Date of source: السبت, حزيران (يونيو) 2, 2007
The Coptic Group for Church Reform is the signature that recently appeared in an announcement distributed in churches and on Web sites. The real identity of the group is as of yet unknown, providing an opportunity for rumors to spread. All the group pamphlets are opposed to Bishop Bīshūy.
Date of source: الاثنين, حزيران (يونيو) 4, 2007
In an official declaration, Bishop Bīshūy denies having accused believers in the deity of Jesus Christ of being polytheists. He also denied attributing other people’s arguments to him.
Date of source: الأحد, حزيران (يونيو) 3, 2007
In a conference held at the Bibliotheca Alexandria, Bīshop Bīshūy attributed the Arabic translation of the Bible to the efforts of the Umayyad and Abbasid Orthodox caliphs. He further accused everyone who considered Jesus Christ as God to be a polytheist.
Date of source: السبت, حزيران (يونيو) 2, 2007 to الجمعة, حزيران (يونيو) 8, 2007
The crisis between Waṭanī and the Coptic Orthodox Church following the laymen’s conference seems to have become chronic. Pope Shenouda has not sent his weekly article to the newspaper for two weeks. While some attributed the issue to a new phase of the pope’s anger, sources assured that the pope...
Date of source: الجمعة, آيار (مايو) 25, 2007
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church held its annual meeting. Contrary to all expectations, the Holy Synod did not decide on any punishment in the trial against clergymen who had made allegations against Bishop Bīshūy and the Holy Synod. Rumors have spread about the church’s boycott of...
Date of source: الأربعاء, آذار (مارس) 21, 2007
The following presents an interview with Tarek Heggy at the Center for Intercultural Dialogue and Translation. Drs. Cornelis Hulsman and staff members discuss sensitive issues throughout the Arab world.
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 10, 2007
A group of Coptic Orthodox clergymen launch a big campaign against the “autocracy” of Bishop Bīshūy, general secretary of the Holy Synod. The report made accusations against Bishop Bīshūy and severely criticized his policy and questioned the legitimacy of his ordination.
Date of source: السبت, نيسان (أبريل) 14, 2007
In Alexandria unknown people distribute controversial CDs that deal with controversial religious issues. The CDs sow sectarian sedition and ring the bells of danger.
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آيار (مايو) 8, 2007
The angry reaction of the Coptic Orthodox Church to the laymen’s conference made those announce their intention to file claims against two priests. While the laymen of the conference accused the church of corruption and tyranny, the latter accused them of apostasy, homosexuality, and compliance...
Date of source: الأربعاء, تموز (يوليو) 11, 2007
Nabīl ‘Abd al-Fattāh believes that religious media must first be addressed in order to achieve reform.
Bishop Bīshūy sharply criticized Father Zakarīyā Butrus for offending Muslims and Islam in his program on al-Hayāh satellite channel.
Comments that offensive statements and problems around church...