Date of source: Friday, February 26, 2010
The idea of enlightenment has the power to change a society and apply the dream of a civil society. In Egyptian society this would mean getting rid of both the Coptic and Islamic salafī way of thinking, which imposes fanaticism and rejects change, as well as getting rid of the religious state.
Date of source: Sunday, February 28, 2010
Under the pretext of desiring to resolve the Coptic problem, some chose to exploit the situation by organizing protests, igniting sectarian disputes among Muslims and Christians in the Egyptian society. Some do this for personal benefit, such as fame and money.
Date of source: Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Al-Wafd interviews Dr. Nabīl ‘Abd al-Fattāh, head of al-Ahrām History Center, concerning the reasons and solutions for fitnah in Egypt.
Date of source: Saturday, February 27, 2010
Dr. Tharwat Bāsīlī reflects on the reality of sectarian conflict in Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, February 14, 2010
This article addresses the reaction of many bloggers, facebook users, and internet users to the incidents of Nag Hammadi, and other violent sectarian events in Egypt. There are many groups forming on facebook calling for everything from the execution of the shooters in Nag Hammadi to their...
Date of source: Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Al-Wafd interviews Dr. Georgette Qillinī asking about reasons and solutions for fitnah in Egypt.
Date of source: Monday, February 15, 2010
Al-Wafd interviews Muná Makram ‘Ubayd and discuss Muslim – Christian relations.
Date of source: Sunday, February 14, 2010
This article examines the relationship between Muslims and Christians in Egypt, looking at the difference between the past and current relations especially. Both moderate Christians and Muslims are interviewed, and say that because of rising extremism there have been more sectarian incidents within...
Date of source: Sunday, February 7, 2010
This article deals with the issue of Church building within the Egyptian government and society. The crime at Naj Hammadi has raised this problem to greater heights, but the government still drags its feet on this issue. The author makes the point that the government’s lack of care concerning the...
Date of source: Sunday, February 7, 2010
Al-Wafd reports on Maurice Sādiq’s attacks on major Christian figures in Egypt.