Date of source: Sunday, September 27, 2009
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.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 16, 2009
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.
Date of source: Sunday, September 13, 2009
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.
Date of source: Wednesday, September 2, 2009
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.
Date of source: Saturday, July 18, 2009 to Sunday, July 19, 2009
No foul play involved in a body found in a monastery’s grounds
Date of source: Monday, August 24, 2009
Comments on how dishonest reporting and behavior, frequently in religion’s name, can contribute to human unhappiness and strife.
Date of source: Thursday, August 13, 2009
Comments on recent incidents of sectarian strife in Egypt, and the attempts made by authorities to avert and prevent such incidents.
Date of source: Tuesday, October 13, 2009
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.
Date of source: Thursday, June 18, 2009
U.S. President Obama’s visit to Egypt grips the attention of the country, and the media.
Date of source: Thursday, June 11, 2009
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.