Coptic Catholics discriminated against.Cairo--In spite of the fact that Christian and Muslim leaders are "respectful of one another," a "fundamentalist Muslim current" puts a chili on Christians' involvement in Egypt's social and political life. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Cardinal Stephanos II Ghattas, patriarch of the Catholic Coptic church Coptic Church n. The Christian church of Egypt, with dioceses elsewhere in Africa and the Near East, having a liturgy in Coptic and a Monophysite doctrine. Noun 1. , Catholics must deal with red tape when seeking permits to build or remodel re·mod·el tr.v. re·mod·eled also re·mod·elled, re·mod·el·ing also re·mod·el·ling, re·mod·els also re·mod·els To make over in structure or style; reconstruct. churchs, only to have local authorities scuttle the project in the end. Preference is given to Muslims for houses and jobs, said the cardinal, causing many Christians to emigrate. Nevertheless, he says, Christians in Egypt are conscientious and their "sacramental life is very active ..." (CNS See Continuous net settlement. CNS See continuous net settlement (CNS). , Prairie Messenger, Feb. 18, 04). |
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