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Date of source: Wednesday, January 10, 2007
George Ḥabīb Bibāwī publishes the fourth episode of his series of articles in Rose al-Yūsuf newspaper about the problems facing the church. This article is entitled ‘Church law and the edicts of excommunication from the church.’
Date of source: Monday, January 15, 2007
In a series of articles, entitled, ‘The Perils of a Religious State,’ Jābir ‘Aṣfūr, secretary general of the Supreme Council of Culture, examines the first calls for the establishment of a religious state and warns of its dangers.
Date of source: Sunday, January 1, 2006
The proposed constitutional amendments stress the importance of citizenship. The amendments cannot be achieved all at once, as there must be a cultural and social basis on which the amendments can be established. A secular state will fulfill the demands of most Egyptians, and Copts look forward to...
Date of source: Friday, January 5, 2007
The Kifāyah movement is organizing marches protesting the new constitutional amendments. Meanwhile, the movement is experiencing serious internal disputes.
Date of source: Sunday, December 17, 2006
The article discusses the passing of Father Antonious Henein, highlighting his
achievements in his personal life and the contributions he made to furthering the Coptic Orthodox Church, both in
Egypt, and in North America.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 13, 2006
Some intellectuals comment on Christians’ political activities.
Date of source: Saturday, December 16, 2006
The author comments on the
Muslim Brotherhood’s control over the political and social life in
Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, December 10, 2006
A press review on a recent symposium about Copts’ participation in political life in Egypt. Participants of different perspectives expressed their viewpoints about the matter, and proposed practical steps to stimulate Copts’ participation in political life. The Muslim Brotherhood was also...
Date of source: Monday, December 11, 2006
Tāriq al-Zumur has filed an appeal before the court against the ministry of interior because he and his cousin ‘Abbūd remain in detention despite having completed their jail sentences in 2003.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 6, 2006
The author of the article refers to a conflict
that arose between the church and the Coptic newspaper
Watanī, and discusses the church’s
relationship with the Coptic press over the past century.
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Emerging Perspectives on Intercultural and Interreligious Relations
Dialogue Across Borders is a database of summary translations of Arabic newspaper articles with references to their sources about intercultural and interreligious relations, focusing primarily but not exclusively on Muslim-Christian relations. The database also contains articles with editorial analysis and interviews on the subject.