Date of source: Sunday, September 10, 2006
The author argues that Egyptians are living in a “police state.”
Date of source: Sunday, September 10, 2006
A so-called Coptic Book, a fourth century papyrus codex belonging to the papyrus collection of the Egyptian Museum of Berlin, has finally been published, complete with digital images of the papyrus leaves themselves.
Date of source: Sunday, September 10, 2006
The author discusses the impact of feminist theology on the Episcopal Church in the U.S. and argues that it is fighting against Christian orthodoxy for its own personal interests. He regrets that the quality of dialogue between the Episcopal Church in the U.S. and other Christian denominations is...
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
A review of Robert al-Faris’ review of Naguib Mahfouz’s previously banned novel, “Awlad Haretna” from a Christian perspective.
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
A discussion of tolerance and the relationship between religion and politics in Egypt from the era of Muhammad Ali, through the Nasser and Sadat years and concluding with two choices for the future for Egypt.
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
An examination of the crisis 25 years ago between President Sadat and the Coptic Orthodox Church, during which Pope Shenouda was confined in Anba Bishoi Monastery in the Western Desert, and banned from acting as patriarch of the Coptic Church. Many other bishops and priests were also detained, and...
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
The author suggests ways for the Copts to obtain their civil and constitutional rights, urging Copts to struggle for their freedom by all possible means through their churches and organizations.
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
Watani examines the discussions of whether or not to remove the religious identity information from the new computerized identity cards.
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
This article discusses religious hostility in Lebanon and the ideology of faith-based terrorism adopted by the Hizb Allāh.
Date of source: Sunday, September 3, 2006
This article discusses the historical origins of the Shī’ah - Sunnī conflict; now expressing itself in Iraq.