Once again, Egypt’s Christians are targeted based on their religion in deadly attacks that left at least 46 killed on Palm Sunday. The bombings targeting two churches in Egypt came less than six months after another attack had been carried out in December, claiming the lives of 29 worshippers during their prayers. Following the attacks, the usual tone of national unity took over social media networks, implying that these are attacks on Egypt and not only Christians in an attempt to alleviate the catastrophe. Egyptian Streets spoke to a number of Christians who shared their views on the recent bombings and attacks. They further discussed the status of Christians in Egypt. Christine Guirguis tells Egyptian Streets that before we can tackle the intolerance towards Christians, we first need to highlight the intolerance towards whoever is different from oneself, be it color, race, gender or faith. Guirguis added that before the 1970’s, one’s faith had always been a personal issue with no one intervening whatsoever. “However, and since then, Egypt witnessed an extremist current led by Islamist fanatics who had attacked different intellectual figures in Egypt as well as spurring sectarian incidents…
Do Christians Feel Safe in Egypt Following Deadly Attacks Targeting them?
April 13, 2017
