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: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The author highlights the constitutional amendments and the public’s approval thereof. He wonders how they are to be implemented and interpreted, how they will be affected by public opinions, and advocates that a “new spirit of tolerance and understanding should prevail.”
Date of source: Sunday, August 19, 2007
Many Copts choose to visit the Virgin’s convent near Assiut’s western mountain during the Holy Virgin’s fast. Basma William offers a personal look at this tradition, detailing her own visit to the convent.
Date of source: Sunday, August 19, 2007
Youssef Sidhom discusses bias in the Egyptian university system. Using one student as an example of the larger problems inherent in the system, the author discusses the presence of unjust practices that turn Egyptian “universities into fiefdoms the residents of which are either lords or slaves.”
Date of source: Sunday, August 19, 2007
The re-allocation by the local governorate of a parcel of land purchased by the St. Marina Church has caused much controversy. This article discusses the details of the reallocation, as well as efforts by Coptic protesters to stop government construction of a road on this piece of land.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The author discusses the opening of the St Athanasius and St Cyril Theological Library in Los Angeles, and the library’s objective to promote a further understanding of Biblical text and church fathers.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The author presents a review of a new novel entitled, ‘Tea for Who,’ and published by Anthony Robert Aikman.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The following article presents a critique of media outlets and how they help to fuel the flames of sectarian sedition, spreading rumors before first validating their facts.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The following article presents the case of a young woman, Inas Fakhri Faragallah Girgis, who’s request to continue with her Masters degree have repeatedly been postponed, despite first having been approved by her university’s Faculty of Law.
Date of source: Sunday, August 12, 2007
The author interviews Jamāl al-Bannā, brother of Haṣan al-Bannā who founded the Muslim Brotherhood, on a number of issues relevant to Egyptian society today, including Muslim-Christian relations.