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34. Do We Have Courage?

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Year: 
2010
Week: 
23
Article number: 
34
Article pages: 
9
Date of source: 
June 10, 2010
Author: 
Sāmih Fawzī
Reviewer: 
Mon&#225 Sa‘d
Article summary: 
This article explores the socio-political situation of various Christians throughout the Middle East.
Article full text: 
A program broadcast a few days ago interviewed a number of experts and specialists on Christians in the Middle East, questioning whether they are developing a self identity or if they are seeking integration and partnership.
The program launched much curiosity about the Christian presence in many Arab countries from Iraq to Egypt, including Lebanon, Syria and Palestine.
 
In Iraq, there was an Anglo-American invasion to liquidate the Christian presence.
 
In Palestine, the Christian population has been diminished significantly, to the extent that Jerusalem is almost free of Christians, except for a very limited community.
 
In Egypt the situation is different, there is a state of integration, but feelings of anxiety and sectarian division are escalating.
 
Sentiments of anger mixed with bitterness are not only confined to Christians. Muslims also feel that Christians are getting stronger even if those who have the courage to face the state are few. 
 
Such phenomena are understandable but not justified amidst the escalation of the sectarian violence and the state's failure to realize a program of balanced economic development which satisfies all parties   equally. Egypt also has not yet achieved full democracy which ensures opportunity and civic participation for all.
Accordingly, the state should have the courage to confront all matters related to the sectarian issue. Besides, all political fores and religious institutions should shoulder the responsibility in realizing a balance between citizens to boost their participation in public affairs.
 

 

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