Date of source: الخميس, نيسان (أبريل) 12, 2007
Media frequently manipulate headlines in an effort to present stories in the context they desire. Headlines are also frequently sensationalized in an effort to attract a larger number of readers, but if this also distorts a story this should be questioned. The article provides examples from AP.
Date of source: الأربعاء, تشرين الثاني (نوفمبر) 28, 2007
Vatican Radio called AWR on November 23 for a radio interview about the Annapolis peace conference.
Excellent article on “Middle East Christians Association: “’do not make things worse,’” by Coptic author Jamāl As‘ad.
Dr. Ikrām Lam‘ī’s article shows how corruption has attacked people’s religious...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, نيسان (أبريل) 10, 2007
The article presents the transcript of a lecture for the Arab Thought Forum. It considers media distortions and mis-representation in the media that only serve to further antagonize Muslim-Christian relations and the perception of Islam and the Arab world in the West. Drs. Cornelis Hulsman explains...
Date of source: الاثنين, كانون الثاني (يناير) 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: الثلاثاء, حزيران (يونيو) 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: الأربعاء, حزيران (يونيو) 13, 2007
An interesting discussion in Al-Dustūr between Muslim and Christian men of religion, including arguments of two prominent Christians and a Muslim Brotherhood member of parliament. Remark on the Shūrá Council discussing a new law for building houses of worship,
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آذار (مارس) 20, 2007
CIDT answers questions from the Australian Refugee Review Tribunal concerning the forced conversion of Copts to Islām in Egypt.
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 24, 2007
A group of CIDT interns visit the Monastery of Makarios.
Majdī Khalīl argues in Watanī al-Dawlī that a lack of widespread knowledge and freedom has resulted in the spread of myths and religious fanaticism.
Comment on the problem of youth criticizing the religion of others in chatrooms on the...
Date of source: الثلاثاء, آيار (مايو) 22, 2007
Several articles showing different perspectives about article two of the Egyptian Constitution.
The discussion between Dr. George Bibāwī and the Coptic Orthodox Church hierarchy continues.
Date of source: الخميس, آيار (مايو) 17, 2007
Comments on Father Christian van Nispen’s book ‘Christians and Muslims: Brothers before God,’
Several articles about article two of the Egyptian Constitution.