Date of source: Saturday, September 1, 2007
The article reports on the angry reactions of Muslim countries after new caricatures which mock the Prophet Muhammad were published in a Swedish newspaper.
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: Monday, March 17, 2008
The following presents a response from a number of Dutch organizations regarding Geert Wilders’ film ’Fitna,’ stressing their rejection thereof and the fact that this film represents the mindset of only a minimal percentage of the Dutch population.
Date of source: Friday, February 22, 2008
Drs. Cornelis Hulsman discusses the recent controversy stirred up by Dutch MP Geert Wilders’ film ’Fitna.’ He points to a number of articles in this issue that directly respond to the film, stressing the need for dialogue rather than an abuse of freedom of expression in building bridges between the...
Date of source: Sunday, April 20, 2008
The following article presents a brief overview of the visit of a Dutch delegation to Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, August 26, 2007
The author discusses Christian thinkers and their contributions to the history of Coptic art in Egypt. He includes individuals such as Zuzana Skalova and Gawdat Gabra, who produced a book on classical Christian-Egyptian art, and Dr. Isaac Fanous.
Date of source: Sunday, August 26, 2007
The author discusses a number of recent incidents that have indicated that while freedom of expression is a right guaranteed in Europe, it should not be an unbridled right when this freedom infringes on the rights of others.
Date of source: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
A new alleged forced disappearance of an 18-year-old Coptic lady sparks protests in Egypt. The woman’s family and a considerable number of Copts are carrying out sit-ins at the church. The family accuses security forces of carelessness. Rumors spread about her escape to marry a Muslim colleague.
Date of source: Monday, November 12, 2007
Statements by Dutch Bishop Tiny Muskens on a Dutch TV program on the use of the name Allah and God by Muslims and Christians.
Sāmih Fawzī believes there is a need to enact a law that regulates the issue of conversion.
Date of source: Thursday, August 9, 2007
The author discusses Pope Benedict XVI’s apology to natives of South America for the massacre they suffered at the hands of European missionaries. He questions why the pope apologizes for these acts, yet refuses to apologize for his insults against Islam, and wonders what “sword” Islam is being...