Comments on: Religious freedom in Egypt

By: ahmad Abdul-Ghaffar

ahmad Abdul-Ghaffar — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:11:43 +0000

actually I am a lot more hopefull I think Egypt will eventually go down the religious freedom track and the separation of church and state track but there a lot of work to be done and the liberal movement should do what the Muslim brotherhood are doing which get involved with the people organise charities and especially operate in Muslim brotherhood areas when there influence and popularity decipates then we will be able to simply bring in all the liberal reforms we want but before any basic human rights reform achieve will marred by the ignorant and narrow minded moving into muslim brotherhood ranks

By: smile rose

smile rose — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 07:03:59 +0000

as a bahai we have hope in near future for more harmony & acceptance of other not only in Egypt but in middle east.
we have a dream in universal peace too

By: Dalia

Dalia — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:44:05 +0000

Religious Freedom in Egypt is simply a joke! If you’re a Muslim you cannot convert to any other religion, or even denomination. you can only be a Sunni Muslim. Shiites in Egypt, like Baha’is have to hide their identity. And although, theoretically speaking, you can be Jewish, you would not dare declare this, if you are. Needless to say atheism and agnosticism are not tolerated either!you need to write in official papers like your ID or Passport that you are a follower of on the three recognized religions in Egypt: Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. However, if you come from a Muslim family, or just happen to have a Muslim father, then you have to write that you’re a Muslim as well. the laws, in this case, do not allow you to convert to any other religion, not even to Christianity or Judaism. Buddhism and other religions with huge numbers of followers around the world are not recognized! i like to think that there is hope, but the only solution for this farce is the total separation of religion and state and, unfortunately, i don’t see this happening any time soon.

By: Victor Rivera

Victor Rivera — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:58:20 +0000

This is a very good writing. I would encourage all Baha’is that are facing difficult situations in different parts of the world to find avenues by which to let the global community know what is going on in their Country, how the government is treating the Bahais. This internet is a very good tool that we should use well. It is a rope that binds us together no matter how far apart we are physically. We can use this tool to unify ourselves, to talk to our spiritual family that is spread all over the world. If these governments know that we are all looking at them, then it may be that they stop the oppression of Bahai’s. We are a peaceful people, we follow and respect the laws of our countries. We accept everyone and treat them with love and respect. no one can hide their prejudice of others, no one can hide injustice, the others will see what is going on this day. i push one button on this machine and send thousands of copies of what I want to thousands of people in hundreds of countries. More and more the countries of the world depend on each other and it will be of no benefit that they are seen as violators of human rights. This is a new day. How good!

By: C. Davis

C. Davis — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:13:31 +0000

I am a member of the community of the Baha’i Faith in the United States. From my perspective,this is a well-written and accurate article. It may interest listeners to know that the Baha’i community has members in every country in the world, as well as amongst a wide range of tribes and ethnic groups. It teaches independent thinking and investigation with regard to religion, the equality of women and men, and the importance of eliminating prejudice. Its sacred Writings advocate loving friendship with followers of other religions, universal education and local and international peace. It has a long-standing relationship with the United Nations as a Non-governmental Organization (NGO). It works for the needs of women, youth and children, the poor and the environment worldwide. Baha’u'llah, the Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, is seen by Baha’is as the latest Divine Messenger, who has revealed updated teachings from God for the needs of our time. The Baha’i Faith’s writings and practices are available for others to examine and evaluate, such that each may make his/her own informed decision regarding Baha’u'llah’s claim.