Date of source: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Many Copts have expressed fears that the Muslim Brotherhood’ rise to power will ultimately mould Egypt into a conservative Islamic state, where Copts will be treated as second-class citizens. Fahmī Huwaydī, on the other hand, believes these "Coptic fears” to be groundless, arguing that Copts in...
Date of source: Sunday, December 25, 2005
The author discusses her reasons for attending and speaking at the much-criticized Washington conference entitled "Democracy in Egypt for Muslims and Christians."
Date of source: Sunday, December 25, 2005
Yousuf Sidhom, in his final article of the Coptic expatriates conference in Washington, presents excerpts of the papers that carried concepts vital for the future phase of Egypt’s reform.
Date of source: Saturday, December 24, 2005 to Friday, December 30, 2005
The author of the article states that ideas of the face of Christ change according to culture.
Date of source: Friday, December 23, 2005
A delegation of Egyptian Coptic expatriates is expected to arrive today in Cairo to respond to Michael Munīr’s constant attempts to distort the image of Egypt abroad.
Date of source: Sunday, December 25, 2005
Fasting is a religious obligation in all heavenly religions, meant to conquer anger and develop self-control in man. Following the period of fasting comes the feast to celebrate its completion. The author examines how Egyptian Christians celebrate Christmas.
Date of source: Saturday, December 24, 2005 to Friday, December 30, 2005
The author states that Christian ladies wear modest clothes following the example of the Virgin Mary.
Date of source: Friday, December 23, 2005
Governor of al-Wādī al-Jadīd, Major General Abu Bakr has recently approved a proposal to build two churches in the governorate.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
The author of the articles argues that the church’s plan to take a census of Copts in Egypt is a religious sin that could encourage outside interference in Egypt.
Date of source: Wednesday, December 21, 2005
The author argues that Copts prefer to wail and weep over their marginalized role in political elections, rather than take a stance and register their names in electoral tables.