This report explains the escalations following the alleged conversion of a priest’s wife to Islam. Much background is given to the cultural context that explain why such an issue is so sensitive in Egypt. The report also shows that several of the organizers of the demonstration in Cairo have done so to attract media attention as a means to put pressure on Egyptian authorities. The report also shows most media have taken a partisan approach in reporting this issue and thus have added to the escalations. AWR added a postscript to this reported dated May 10, 2005.