Date of source: Tuesday, November 22, 2005
The celebration of 150 years of presence of the Evangelical Church [e.g. the Presbyterian denomination] in Egypt stressed both the universality and the deep-rootedness of this Church in Egyptian society. Held in a true spirit of celebration, prayer and thanksgiving, the event was also a perfectly...
Date of source: Sunday, October 30, 2005
During the weekend "Discovering Islam in Ramadān” in the framework of the "Inculturation Training” offered by CAWU, eight European volunteers met with AWR translator ‘Amr al-Misrī on liberal Islam. Former AWR translator Amānī ‘Āsim introduced them to the spirit of Ramadān, which she said was the...
Date of source: Monday, January 9, 2006
The two questions (Does the Bible contain scientific errors? and: Has the text of the Bible been corrupted?) are asked in different contexts and have different aims; therefore they should be distinguished. They reveal different stances on critical methodology of modern science applied to sacred...
Date of source: Thursday, January 12, 2006
Articles that give a good insight into some frequent misunderstandings in Arab-West relations.
A Christian play in Alexandria, advising Christians in a crude way not to convert to Islam, was followed by Muslim demonstrations and violence.
Date of source: Tuesday, December 14, 2004
Comment on the alleged kidnap of Wafa Costantin, the wife of a priest in the village of Abū al-Matamir.
Date of source: Thursday, December 30, 2004
Problems with the NGO registration of the Center for Arab-West Understanding.
Norwegian pastor Rev. Geir Valle’s response to Ashraq al-Awsat’s article on Norwegian missionaries targeting Muslim asylum seekers in Norway.
Date of source: Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Several sheikhs preaching about the miraculous birth of Jesus in the Qur’an.
Date of source: Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Explanation of the consequences of a lacking NGO status.
German scholar Dr. Christiane Paulus comments on an article of Magdi Khalil about the need for dialogue between groups with different convictions.
Date of source: Friday, December 31, 2004
AWR offers unique volunteer opportunities which will give you an excellent insight in the wide variety in opinions on Muslim-Christian and Arab-West relations in the Arab World.
Date of source: Wednesday, April 14, 2004
The ongoing process of obtaining NGO status.
Dr. Meinardus visits Cairo and recommends writing a book for the understanding of contemporary concepts of martyrdom and persecution in the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Dutch businessman Frans Derksen of Fayoum Oases development consulted AWR for advice when...