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  Jun 18, 2013

  Islamic Cleric Sentenced to 11 Years for Burning Bible in Egypt - Vows to Continue 'Attack on Church'

  Islamic preacher Abu Islam, who was convicted on charges of contempt of Christianity, incitement to strife and disturbing public security and sentenced to 11 years in jail, says he does not care about the verdict against him yesterday, as it will not prevent him from carrying on to "attack the Church."

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  Jun 17, 2013

  Muslim Brotherhood Hostility Towards Christians Worsens, Claims Evangelical Leader

  Rev. Refaat Fikri, Chairman of the Media Board of the Evangelical Synod, revealed that the situation of Copts under the rule of the Muslim Brotherhood is getting worse, and it is expected to become increasingly worse with the rise of Islamic fundamentalism.

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  Jun 14, 2013

  Taxpayer Dollars Are Funding a "War Against Christianity in Middle East," Says Sen. Rand Paul

  During the the three-day Faith and Freedom Conference, hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) insisted America was funding a war on Christianity in Egypt.

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  Jun 13, 2013

  Religious Defamation Law in Egypt Applied only to Christians, Says Egyptian Journalist

  Saad Hagras, a prominent Egyptian journalist, condemned the use of religion when crafting and enforcing laws in Egypt.

• Jun 12, 2013

  Blasphemy Ruling Against Christian Teacher in Egypt Illegal, Says Lawyer

  Safaa Zaki Murad, a member of the defense team of Coptic teacher Demiana Abdel Nour, insisted the court's judgment against the Coptic teacher has nothing to do with the law.

• Jun 12, 2013

  'If You Oppose Islamic Law Then Leave,' Egyptians Told By Muslim Party

  A leading member of the Islamist group Gamaat Islamiyya, Sheikh Mohamed Mukhtar, known as Kishk of Upper Egypt, warned the opposition to President Morsi will soon be dissolved.

• Jun 10, 2013

  Iranian Pastor Faces Death Penalty as Health Worsens

  Iranian Pastor Behman Irani, 42, who may face the death penalty on charges of apostasy, is experiencing serious health problems.

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  Jun 10, 2013

  Islamic Threats to Coptic Residents in Egypt Must Stops, Says Maspero Youth Union

  The Maspero Youth Union (MYU) denounced the recent threats made by the Islamic hardliners regarding Copts who are organizing a June 30 demonstration, even though those calling for the demonstrations have said their message to the president in a democratic and peaceful manner.

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  Jun 7, 2013

  Former Anglican Bishop Warns of 'Tyranny of the Majority' in Mideast Region

  Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali, former Anglican Bishop of Rochester and co-head of the Anglican-Al Azhar Dialogue, warned against the rising threat of a "tyranny of the majority" in Arab Spring countries, in a speech last Thursday.

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  Jun 7, 2013

  First Church Built in Egypt Under Morsi Gets Presidential Decree

  Mohamed Abu Hamid, former Egyptian Member of Parliament, said that the Muslim Brotherhood is trying to placate the Egyptian people after a series of public demonstrations called on citizens to overthrow the regime.