Date of source: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The article discusses magic, a practice that is considered
abominable by the Bible but has been associated with past Coptic traditions.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The author writes about Sūfism,
asserting that claims that it is responsible for Muslims’ backwardness are untrue.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The author criticizes Islamic writer Muhammad ‘Umāra and his contradictory positions, shifting from Marxism to Islamist extremist ideologies.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 26, 2006
The author criticizes calls made by Islamic writer Dr. Muhammad ‘Umāra for the return of an Islamic caliphate under the Muslim Brotherhood. He cites opinions by some scholars who argue that the caliphate belongs only to the history books and can never be applied in contemporary times.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
The author writes about the history and current status of the Coptic
Museum, having been recently
inaugurated by President Mubārak after restoration works.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Following the announcement of
a festival for Christian
films, views of critics and film directors varied between opposing “religionizing” the
cinema and demanding
these movies to be screened in normal theatres for non-Christian viewers.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 19, 2006
Islamic thinker Dr. Muhammad ‘Umārah has come under attack for his recent remarks about the establishment of Qur’ān Islamic caliphate, in which Muslim clerics are authorized to ensure the enforcement of Islamic laws.
Date of source: Thursday, July 13, 2006
This review deals with the controversy still blazing over the split of
clergyman Max Michel from the mother Coptic Orthodox Church, and his establishment of Qur’ān independent church and a
holy synod for Copts in Egypt and the Middle East.
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
A discussion was held on the recently proposed draft law that amends some articles of the penal code
pertaining to custodial sentences for publishing offences. A few days ago the People’s Assembly gave
preliminary approval for the draft law amid growing calls to lift all restrictions on freedom...
Date of source: Wednesday, July 12, 2006
The author discusses the arrest of a number of
students and supervisors at a summer
camp believed to be connected with a Muslim Brotherhood school, and
notes different viewpoints on whether such
schools should be allowed.