Egypt: Christians, Muslims for freedom

 Africa, Christianity, Democracy, Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Global justice movement, Human rights, Islam, Universal spiritual values  6 Responses »
Feb 072011
 

More images and accounts have emerged of the Muslim-Christian understanding on the streets calling for a new dawn in Egypt. See another picture here. And see this Reuters video. This is an except from an Irish Times report: MUSLIMS PRAYED with Christians yesterday in Tahrir Square at the heart of Cairo. A priest from Egypt’s ancient Coptic rite held high a cross, read verses from the Bible and in a deep, sonorous voice led hymn singing. The mostly Muslim throng joined in, familiar with the Arabic phrases the faiths share.

Muslim-Christian solidarity in Tahrir Sq

 Africa, Christianity, Democracy, Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Human rights, Islam  20 Responses »
Feb 062011
 
Muslim-Christian solidarity in Tahrir Sq

Muslims prayed while Christians protected them. And today, Muslims returned the favour as they stood guard around Christians participating in a Sunday service. Tahrir Square continues to witness remarkable scenes of inter-religious solidarity in the struggle for freedom and justice. See another picture here. And see this Reuters video. Remember this renewed solidarity is happening in a land where a Coptic Church in Alexandria was attacked on 1 January 2011 in a suicide bombing, killing 23 and injuring 97. thedailynewsegypt.com reports: CAIRO: Christians and Muslims recited in unison the “Our Father” prayer in Tahrir on Sunday, a day intended to commemorate those killed in pro-democracy protests since Jan. 25.

Allah issue: Long wait for appeal date

 Christianity, Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Islam, Judiciary, Media  8 Responses »
Jan 192011
 

One year on, and the Allah issue is still in limbo. Or rather we are still waiting for the Court of Appeal to fix a date for the government’s appeal against the High Court’s landmark decision in favour of the church. For now, though, the Catholic Church’s weekly Herald tabloid is unable to use the term ‘Allah’ as the government has obtained a stay pending appeal. Meanwhile, the Church has reprinted a rare Malay-Latin dictionary, first published in 1631, which shows that Christianity was already using local languages in the region four centuries ago.

1Malaysia: So much for all the hype

 Christianity, Islam, Religion/Ethnicity  30 Responses »
Dec 292010
 

Now this news item is disturbing. Catholic church officials were reportedly told to remove religious symbols before Najib attended the Archbishop of Kuala Lumpur’s Christmas Day tea party. See a Malaysian Insider report here. A church source, however, told me the party was held in the grounds of the archbishop’s residence which is normally used as a car park for neighbouring offices during the week, and thus religious symbols were not an issue. But the requests or instructions from the PM’s aide(s) reflect the reality of Najib’s 1Malaysia in everyday life.

End the Occupation: Mid-East bishops

 Christianity, Ethnic and inter-religious relations, Iraq, Islam, Israel and Palestine  13 Responses »
Oct 242010
 

Middle East Catholic bishops meeting at a special synod in Rome over the last fortnight have called for Israel to end the Occupation of Palestinian territories so that a two-state solution can be found. The bishops are the ones who are familiar with the situation on the ground. Here is an excerpt from their final joint communique: IV. Cooperation and Dialogue with Our Fellow-Citizens, the Jews 8. The same Scriptures unite us; the Old Testament, the Word of God is for both you and us. We believe all that God revealed there, since he called Abraham, our common father in the faith, Father of Jews, of Christians and of Muslims. We believe in the promises of God and his covenant given to Abraham and to you. We believe that the Word of God is eternal.

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