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The editorial looks at interesting articles in this week’s issue such as ones about Muslims leaving money in their wills to church building and recent sectarian incidents in Minia. The question of religious conflicts being motivated essentially by differences in faith is also raised.
Fundamentalism and discrimination have existed throughout history in different variants. The issue now is whether we can learn from history and make prejudice and intolerance words of the past.
The participation of Egypt’s Christian minority in political life is a topic that arouses many passions. Perhaps a conference attended by all parties is the best way to make a start on resolving the issue, as long as honesty and transparency predominate.
An open frank debate on a unified law for building houses of worship, followed by the passage of a law, will reduce tensions, promote feelings of citizenship, and reduce the opportunities for those seeking to stir up trouble.
No foul play involved in a body found in a monastery’s grounds
Comments on how dishonest reporting and behavior, frequently in religion’s name, can contribute to human unhappiness and strife.
Comments on recent incidents of sectarian strife in Egypt, and the attempts made by authorities to avert and prevent such incidents.
A dispute over a piece of land near a monastery should not be allowed to escalate into a sectarian conflict, as happened with Abū Fānā, and people should be cautious regarding those who misuse the Internet to promote their own agendas.
U.S. President Obama’s visit to Egypt grips the attention of the country, and the media.
Visiting Nigerian imam and pastor in Cairo expound on their experiences in interfaith understanding The Arabic-language press carries many reports dealing with relations between the faiths and within the faiths.

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