Date of source: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
The response of Danish newspapers to the publication of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, perceived by Muslims as anti-Islamic.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 25, 2005
A discussion of the issue of freedom of expression, and media responsibility, following the publication, in a Danish newspaper, of cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad, perceived by Muslims as anti-Islamic.
Date of source: Sunday, October 9, 2005
A discussion of sectarian tensions and citizenship rights in Egypt, based on a discussion on Watani Forum.
Date of source: Sunday, October 9, 2005
Since the state is comprised of a group of citizens affiliated to a certain geographical area, the author argues that Islam should not predominate the whole nation.
Date of source: Thursday, September 29, 2005
Jirjis Hilmī ‘Āzir discusses the thorny issue of Egyptian Christians converting to Islam.
Date of source: Thursday, November 11, 2004 to Tuesday, November 16, 2004
Modernizing the discourse of the Orthodox Coptic Church is as important as developing and modernizing the Islamic discourse. The ancient Coptic internal system must be reformed. It is in such discourse and ancient systems that the problems of Egypt are embodied. Hypocrisy and double standards must...
Date of source: Monday, November 8, 2004
The assassination of Theo van Gogh resulted in a debate in Dutch media about the limits of the freedom of expression. Van Gogh himself specialized in offensive language against religion; his words were deliberately calculated to hurt people. Others, found van Gogh had gone too far, misused the...
Date of source: Monday, November 1, 2004
In 1977, Manqateen’s Coptic residents applied to the authorities concerned for a permit to build a church in the name of Anba Antonious. To date, no approval has been issued. It is outrageous that the political, local or security authorities should persist in stalling a legitimate demand—one...
Date of source: Wednesday, September 1, 2004
Many Muslims believe that Christians in the West have never given up the idea of the Crusades and missionaries work hand in hand with Western imperialists. The Bishop concludes that the Crusades occurred as a result of ignorance of Christ's teachings and love. The church today views the Crusades as...
Date of source: Friday, September 10, 2004
When the Prophet created the first Islamic state, he was cautious to set up civil structures with a religious core for this state. The authority of the Prophet was a civil authority with civil institutions. So, the government of the Prophet was a civil government that protected the right of any...