Date of source: Tuesday, August 3, 2004
When the American film (what’s the name of the film?) that narrates in detail the story of the prophet Muhammad was aired on the official PBS (Public Broadcasting System) for the first time, it caused much controversy. The film portrays Islam’s relationship to other religions: For every nation,...
Date of source: Sunday, August 1, 2004
In his latest book, “No Silence from Now On,” Paul Findley discusses the relationshipbetween Americans and Islam and the level of [American] understanding of [Islam]. He examines the false image young Americans have of Islam and how they keep this false image all their lives. No one tried to...
Date of source: Monday, August 30, 2004
The Australian researcher Cheryl Bernard wrote a book “Civil, Democratic Islam, Partners, Resources, and Strategies” published by the American Rand Organization. This book explains the gang controlling the White House how to deal with the Islamic world. In this book, the author explains how America...
Date of source: Saturday, July 24, 2004
The dark days in which we live, and of which some have prophesied an inevitable ‘clash of cultures’, give us a new chance to belie the prophets of gloom and to create a new relationship between our faiths.
It will require leaders who, though firmly rooted in their traditions, are generous to...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 31, 2004
There is a noticeable decline in the level of national identification and a rise in various forms of religious affiliation. Religious institutions have encroached upon the role of the state, apparently with good will but not always, through the services they offer to the community in many areas. I...
Date of source: Tuesday, August 3, 2004
Dr. Al-Awa stated that Copts are no longer Ahl-Al-Dhimma [free non-Muslim subject living in a Muslim country, who in return for paying capital tax, receives protection and safety] Instead they are the original natives of Egypt. When Egypt was occupied by European countries, Copts and Muslims united...
Date of source: Monday, July 26, 2004
The living standards of priests in the past have been an average of the people, which accords well with the Christian value of humbleness. Today, the situation has completely changed. The reason for this change is probably the growing economic power of Copts living in Egypt and the expatriate Copts...
Date of source: Thursday, August 26, 2004
Copts are used to join Egyptian political circles, whether in the government or the parliament, through appointments [not through elections]. There are many reasons that led to this situation. There are three Coptic families monopolizing political positions offered to Copts; two of them, the Ebeids...
Date of source: Thursday, June 24, 2004
The lie [about] the burning of the Jews in the Nazi crematories has been spread throughout the world until our time with the aim of blackmailing the West and make it easier for the Jews of Europe to take hold of Palestine and establish a state on it.
When this lie was scientifically examined, it...
Date of source: Sunday, August 1, 2004
Pope Shenouda, the Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, warned of sectarian strife in Iraq and expressed his concern that attacks might target a number of churches. He saw such attacks as an attempt to divide Muslims and Christians in Iraq. These warnings came in a...