By TOG
With great interest, I absorbed the professor’s perspective regarding Egypt and the Bible. Why is it that intellectuals often withhold all the details?
The Nazis enforced Jews to wear stars and systematically gathered them, aiming to eliminate them from Germany. Before that, an English King exiled Jews, stripped them of their businesses. But who provided the initial inspiration for such actions?
Indeed, our professor references Egypt as an exemplary model of fairness.
Between 996 and 1021, Al Hakim demolished both Christian and Jewish places of worship, including the church in Jerusalem. Non-Muslims were required to don distinctive attire and badges—now, where have I encountered that before?
The destruction of the church in Jerusalem was a contributing factor to the Crusades, although it wasn’t the primary reason, of course.
I do acknowledge that the bishop of Alexandria was in attendance alongside numerous other bishops during the formulation of the Christian Creed, marking the early stages derived from the significant Greek translations of the contemporary Bible. However, the Muslim forces expanded the reach of the Koran through warfare and fear, even engaging in conflicts between Sunni and Shiite factions. The Koran advocates for peace. Modern Egypt holds a vital role in fostering peace within the Middle East, as they possess the historical context to understand both sides of the dispute.
They have invested substantially in education and boast renowned universities. Additionally, there is significantly more freedom for women. Despite episodes of horrific violence, particularly against foreigners, Egypt shows a more accommodating stance toward Western nations.
So, professor, strive to uncover the complete narrative, encompassing both the positive and the negative aspects.
The British presence in the nineteenth century aimed to unite Christians and Muslims, enabling a brief period of peaceful coexistence.
They played a pivotal role in reviving industry and transportation in Egypt, especially as the nation faced financial difficulties.
Yet, every country deserves the right to self-rule, and no one desires military personnel patrolling the streets of Cairo.
Historically, more individuals fell victim to slavery in Muslim Egypt than in the Southern States of the USA. Since democracy began to spread throughout the Middle East, centuries of slavery have been transformed. Now is the moment for establishing cordial relations among all peoples and religious groups—not as slaves, but as allies.
The conservative Muslim community promotes a life centered on peace and prayer and does not endorse extreme violence.
Allow the Egyptians the opportunity to implement changes for the modern era.