date: saturday 1, 2016 0600 Christianity has existed in Egypt for centuries, and although believers have often been tolerated because of their historical presence and demographic size, they have been recently targeted. After a series of attacks on Coptic Orthodox believers this summer, a breaking point was reached. The Egyptian government identified this tension and…

Khalid was a serious man who worked for the secret police. Yet others in his family had become friends with new Christian neighbours. When they experienced a problem, their religious leaders had no solutions or answers but, when the Christians prayed, they were solved instantly. To counteract the perceived shame to his family’s religion, he…

Mariam became deaf in her early childhood after a bad fall. She has a son but no husband, yet offers no explanation.  Since Muslims believe that only infidels can commit immorality, this shame is hidden. Mariam became fast friends with the first Christian lady she has met; they light up when they see one another.…