In an editorial for Al-Fajr newspaper, the author admits that Pope Shenouda III is rightly concerned about Egypt's stability and well-being. However, Al-Fajr also alleges that Shenouda is the primary reason for the current sectarian tension, claiming that demonstrations against the Coptic Pope in the last few weeks prove this fact. The article recommends that Shenouda step down from his position, not simply because it falls in line with the agenda of certain Salafist groups, but because it would allegedly help free Egypt from Fitnah.