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1. Photos showing a different image of Muslim-
Christian relations in Egypt from that
presented in most media
2. - 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
5. Muslim Brothers and sisters in Alexandria
demonstrating in support of Christians
following an attack on a church in March
2011
6. New Year 2012 – Muslims mourning the
attack on a church in Alexandria one year
earlier
7. March 18, 2012 – Muslims providing water
all day long to mourning Christians for the
death of Pope Shenouda
8. Qufada: Father Yo’annis (caring for the
poor) and Salafi sheikh Hamdi (chairing
reconcilliation meetings)
9. Example of church building after the
revolution - (mis) use the weakness of the
government. Tens of new churches have
been built
10. 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!
11. 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!!
12. 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