Christianity - Coptic

Religious Leaders and Reform in Post-Mubarak Egypt

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Jenna Larson Boyle Wednesday, 4 May 2011

Many religious leaders in Egypt are trying to encourage political reform that expresses citizens' desires for religious freedom, equality, and civil liberties. Religious leaders and organizations are uniquely equipped to also encourage social reform. These efforts will demonstrate the potential power of religion to help Egypt become both more stable and free.

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Coptic Marriage Law and the Church-State Divide in Egypt

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Katherine Kaiser Friday, 17 September 2010

The current controversy over Christian marriage law in Egypt underscores the tension between collective and individual notions of religious freedom and offers an opportunity for the state to advance the civil liberties of all Egyptian citizens.

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