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Photos showing a different image of Muslim-Christian relations in Egypt from that presented in most media
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- Electronic library on Muslim-Christian relations since 1997 – 28,000 articles and reports
- Investigative reporting of hundreds of tensions – analyse patterns
- Seeking peaceful solutions
Founded by:- Sawsan Gabra, Egyptian/Coptic Orthodox- Cornelis Hulsman, 35 years involved in
sociological research and dialogue
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Muslims and Christians in the revolution
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Muslims solidarity with Christians following an attack – what do they do? Pray!
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Muslim Brothers and sisters in Alexandria demonstrating in support of Christians following an attack on a church in March 2011
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New Year 2012 – Muslims mourning the attack on a church in Alexandria one year earlier
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March 18, 2012 – Muslims providing water all day long to mourning Christians for the death of Pope Shenouda
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Qufada: Father Yo’annis (caring for the poor) and Salafi sheikh Hamdi (chairing reconcilliation meetings)
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Example of church building after the revolution - (mis) use the weakness of the government. Tens of new churches have been built
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Egypt is a country full of problems
BUT
When you experience also this in Egypt can you speak of persecution??
My answer: a firm NO!
But do Christians and Muslims in Egypt need our help to overcome its current difficulties??
My answer: a firm YES! But do this wisely!
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Christian responses diverse:-Optimism, army even rebuilds destroyed churches, end of censorship-Pessimism, fear for Islamists, mobs in the streets
Bishop Golta: be optimistic!! Support Egypt!!
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What can we do in the West?
- Study, see relations are neither black nor white- Do not blame Islam in general/ seek Muslim friends- Listen to Egyptians experienced in dialogue:
- i.e. Bishop Qulta: religion but not spirituality, - Respect for Islam is NOT belief- Encourage Egyptians
Possible projects:- Publication on Muslim-Christian/Arab-West dialogue with Egyptian
Muslim and Christian scholars participating- Early Warning and Early Response system to encourage civilians to act
in an early stage against developments that could lead to violence. Always in cooperation with Egyptian authorities
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Parlementarischer Abend Berlin March 2011.
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