Date of source: Sunday, September 23, 2007
The author discusses the indignities that Egyptians living abroad in Arab countries are often subjected to, and questions why the Egyptian authorities do not challenge these occurrences, yet rush to raise their voices about trivial matters.
Date of source: Thursday, April 3, 2008
An article presenting clarification on a number of Qur’ānic verses referenced by Geert Wilders in his film ’Fitna.’
Date of source: Sunday, August 5, 2007
The article discusses a recent proposal by French President Nicolas Sarkozy to establish a Mediterranean Union. Sidhom considers how successful this initiative could be, and how history has shaped democracy throughout the Mediterranean.
Date of source: Sunday, July 29, 2007
Majdī Khalīl sheds light on the difference between citizenship rights and the political activity of clergymen, and highlights the rarity of clergymen who are politically active.
Date of source: Sunday, July 29, 2007
The author discusses the current political trends in Egypt, and considers how history has shaped them. Is division in society a new phenomenon, was it pre-existing, and what should be addressed to strengthen society as a whole.
Date of source: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Youssef Sidhom discusses the influential role that Pope Shenouda has played in the Coptic Orthodox Church. He refers to the pope as a “milestone” in Coptic Orthodox history, particularly when considering his role in furthering the church’s participation in the social infrastructure in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Bishop Bisantī of Ḥilwān and al-Ma‘sarah and one of the main references in the Coptic Orthodox Church asserted that the Coptic Orthodox Church has rejected all forms of foreign interference and has denied all allegations about the church’s intention to assign a successor to Pope Shenouda. Many...
Date of source: Monday, July 9, 2007
The author denounces one of the most appreciated and honored miracles that Copts of Egypt believe in. He considered the continuous narration of the miracle a provocation against Muslims and an ignition of sectarian tension.
Date of source: Saturday, July 7, 2007
The Ibn Khaldūn Center faces possible closure. The author seeks to give the reader a more complete picture of the Center, rather than just the allegations against it.
Date of source: Sunday, June 24, 2007
The author discusses the Minister of Labor ‘Ā’ishah ‘Abd al-Hādī’s response to the International Labour Organization’s report which claimed that Copts were discriminated against in Egypt. She claims that Copts are ten per cent of the Egyptian population, and control 30 per cent of the Egyptian...