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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...
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...
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...
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.
Comment on the alleged kidnap of Wafa Costantin, the wife of a priest in the village of Abū al-Matamir.
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.
Several sheikhs preaching about the miraculous birth of Jesus in the Qur’an.
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.
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.
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...

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