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By announcing their participation in the upcoming parliamentary elections under the illegal “Islam is the answer” slogan, the Muslim Brotherhood is challenging everyone from the participating political parties to the Supreme Commission for Elections, which does not allow religious slogans. Key...
In this article, ‘Abd al-Majīd says that patriotism for Egyptians now comes third in significance following allegiance to religion and city they grew up in. The author claims that religious affiliation has been on the rise since the 1970's and that it has now reached a terrifying level. He...
In their first ever joint statement, Grand Shaykh of the Azhar, Ahmed Al-Tayyeb and Pope Shenouda III said that defaming religious belief is a line that should never be crossed. They expressed their sorrow for the distress caused by recent actions carried out by extremists and bigots. They also...
A group of Muslim and Christian friends who are writers, media figures, doctors, and businessmen had not met all summer. When they finally did, the main concern was of the current sectarian tension. Let us not pretend that this has not happened before, however, there are many significant and...
This article, written by Pope Shenouda, is a warning that all citizens should listen to God and repent when it is time.
The referendum for the separation of Southern Sudan is approaching at a time where those in the Nile valley are in dire need of unity. Yet here we are in the face of Africa's largest, and potentially wealthiest, country being divided. The question of whether Southern Sudan would join The Arab...
Whenever sectarian friction is coupled with religious extremism, to an extent that may lead to Fitnah, wisdom becomes a necessary tool to help diffuse the tension that builds up day after day. This accumulation means that younger generations grow up in an environment of potential Fitnah. Therefore...
This question has probably crossed millions of Egyptian minds who despise the segregation of Muslim and Christians and those who advocate it. The answer is rather straightforward and lies in remembering the strong foundations of national unity placed during the 1919 revolution that guarantees the...
"Every Muslim is part Christian and every Christian is part Muslim" was part of the Lebanese patriarch's statement a few weeks ago, emphasizing the tight relations between Muslims and Christians in the Arab world. In Egypt however, during the past few days, religious figures who are known to be...
Some people need to keep silent for the sake of avoiding the disastrous consequences of what they say. Religious figures should be prophets of love and peace and should avoid politics, because where politics begins holiness ends. Even though most Christians say they would rather live in a civil...

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