Date of source: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Sahar Diyā’ al-Dīn interviews Dr. Walīd ‘Abd al-Nasir, head of the Institute for Diplomatic Studies at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and discusses a number of issues including the September 11 attacks.
Date of source: Sunday, April 15, 2007
The author considers reform in Islam, outlining the inhibiting stance that many Western countries adopt regarding reform in the Islamic world. The era of ‘political correctness’ has led many to blindly ignore violations of human rights in the hope of maintaining a level of correctness while not...
Date of source: Sunday, April 8, 2007
This article is a description of the international growth of the Coptic Orthodox Church over the course of history.
Date of source: Monday, January 1, 2007
The authors stress that misguided media reporting often only serves to further tensions, particularly in cases of sectarian strife. They urge individuals to not only critically consider what is published, but if incorrect information is presented as factual evidence, to do something about it.
Date of source: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Comments on anti-Christian violence in Bimhā, in the district of ‘Ayyāt, some 70 km Sawth of Cairo.
Suggestion that sermon of Pastor Dave Phillips about forgiveness could also apply well to Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt.
Date of source: Tuesday, April 3, 2007
Fahmī Huwaydī believes that debates over the second article of the Constitution have left a negative impact on Muslim-Coptic relations. He denounces requests made by key church figures about changing this article, believing they aim to removing Islam from public life in Egypt which has provoked...
Date of source: Friday, May 25, 2007
The Center for Arab-West Understanding presents its annual report for 2006, highlighting the objectives achieved and the goals for the upcoming year. 2006 was landmarked by growing toward the Center for Arab-West Understanding, and laying the basis for an electronic documentation center.
Date of source: Sunday, March 11, 2007
There are a number of icons that have been taken to the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles and are on display there. The author reminds us that an icon serves as an important window for faith and is more than simply a picture that is used to teach the holy stories.
Date of source: Friday, December 29, 2006
The bishop of Cordoba turns down Spain’s Muslim community’s request to share prayers with Catholics in a cathedral that was once a mosque. The bishop expressed his support for dialogue with other religions but "with keeping religious identity."
Date of source: Monday, December 11, 2006
The author comments on Pope Benedicts XVI’s controversial statement while making extreme statements about the nature of Islam.