...مبادرة
I’ve received this by e-mail…
I do think it’s a superb initiative, I wish our Friends in Alex. Can arrange something like that..
Thanks for the people who initiated the movement..
I do think it’s a superb initiative, I wish our Friends in Alex. Can arrange something like that..
Thanks for the people who initiated the movement..
thanks for the "One Arab World " blogger Karim Elsahy for sending the mail
As I am sure most of you are aware there have been some ugly inter-Egyptian skirmishes on religious lines happening over the last couple of weeks.
The majority of sources attribute it to a DVD of a play made two years ago in a church in Alexandria. The hotspot of that DVD "I Was Blind But Now I Can See." That sparked this mess was “the play tells the story of a young Christian who converts to Islam and becomes disillusioned” or that “the drama tells the story of a poor young Copt who is drawn to Islamist militants who then try to kill him.”
The other possible motivation rest on political grounds. It is alleged that a certain Muslim Brotherhood (Ikhwan) backed candidate had much to gain from this exploit.“
Maher Khalah, one of two Copts running on the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) ticket, announced Saturday that he was withdrawing from the race to prevent any recurrence of the violence."This violence is not about the DVD, it is all about the elections," Khalah told The Associated Press.”I have heard an argument that this was all a big misunderstanding and I will not honor that argument with a rebuff. This is inexcusable.Even if the DVD (which neither I nor most have actually seen) did portray Islam as militant we don’t turn around and stab a nun to discredit it. Especially in Ramadan.
We are going to set up a show of solidarity for the Christian community this Sunday at 6:30pm infront of The Basilica Church in Heliopolis / Roxy (the one right next to Al-Horria Mall) in Cairo. It will probably be nothing more than a couple dozen young men and women standing in the garden in front of the church for an hour in silence.We will photograph the event and forward the pictures to Pope Shenouda as well as the Vatican in a show of solidarity and apology.
Having it in Alexandria would be a logistical problem for most of the participants but if someone would like to coordinate a mirror show please feel free.We will make an apology to the Coptic community and hope they accept it. Anyone that believes Islam teaches tolerance should take part. No apathy. If you feel a wrong has been committed it is your responsibility to help correct it. That’s what Islam preaches.Just an hour of your time; sit on the steps of a church. That’s all you need to do.The point behind this event is to display Egypt’s religious interconnection. We are a hotheaded lot; quick to temper but faster to forgive.
Let us grasp the opportunity of the last few days of Ramadan to make this display of affection for each other.We are fast losing many friends around the world; let us at least make sure we keep the ones we have at home.Everyone is kindly asked to bring a candle and wear a white tee-shirt.
The point man on this is Tamer; his number is 010-613-1004 if you have any questions please feel free to call him. As I mentioned we are not expecting more than a couple dozen people or so, so please get there on time as it will not last long.Please do your part and try to forward this to as many people as you can. Also if you have a site try to link to onearabworld.blog.com for updates.
Thank you
Karim Elsahy
www.onearabworld.blog.com