Displaying 181 - 190 of 434.
The author discusses the NCHR-sponsored draft law on houses of worship. He states that amongst the oddest provisions of the draft law is the right of applicants to contest the decisions of administrative and security bodies before the courts, asserting that it is more reasonable to avoid this in...
The author says that despite continued delays, he hopes that the draft unified law for places of worship will be discussed in the coming parliamentary round. However, he expresses concern that the National Council for Human Rights has also produced a draft text for discussion.
The author, the Vice President of the Council of State, questions why churches and their money and buildings are not considered to be public funds and, accordingly, are cut out of the scope of state protection.
The author describes his visit to the al-Muqattam Monastry and to the cave of St. Polā.
The Egyptian National Council for Human Rights (NCHR) is to organize several workshops to discuss a number of issues, including the recently proposed unified law for houses of worship and amendments to some articles of the laws governing civil society organizations in Egypt.
The article discusses reasons for drafting a unified law for houses of worship. The author notes that this will solve sectarian problems that flare up in Egypt sometimes.
Hamdī al- Hussinī sheds light on the controversy in both Muslim and Christian circles concerning the unified law for houses of worship. Supporters of this law hope that it will diffuse tension and sectarianism amongst Muslims and Christians, while opponents warn of negative consequences from...
The author discusses the impact of the presidential decree of December 2005, arguing that the decree has not impacted on the realities of the difficulties that churches are facing from local authorities when applying for building repair or renovation.
The author advocates for a unified law for building places of worship in Egypt, citing problems in obtaining a license to erecting a house for aged care that was connected to the Holy Virgin Church in Assiut as one situation that would be solved by such a law.
An interview with Michael Munīr, member of the Republican Party in the U.S. and controversial Coptic activist who is visiting Egypt.

Pages

Subscribe to