Uncategorized – Out of Egypt

لماذا “المجالس العرفية” في المنيا لا تُجدي نفعاً

تتوالى الأخبار عن اضطرابات طائفية جديدة في قرية نزلة جلف بالمنيا . و على الرغم من انه اصبح من المعتاد السماع عن أحداث طائفية فى مصر, لكن الاعتياد يجب ان لا ينسينا ان نهج التعامل مع مثل هذه الأحداث يجب ان تثير فينا قلقاً عميقاً. عندما سمعت عن العنف الذي اندلع بسبب مجرد شائعات عبر الإنترنت، أعادت إليّ ذكريات مؤلمة من فترة حياتى في مصر. لقد غادرت البلاد منذ حوالي إحدى عشرة سنة، ولكن معاناة شعبي المسيحي تظل قريبة من قلبي.

The Authority of the Old Testament: Book Review

The Authority of the Old Testament by John Bright My rating: 3 of 5 starsIn his book, John Bright masterfully explains the complex challenges the Hebrew Bible presents to Christians. He accurately identifies the core issue. How can a text rooted in ancient Israel’s specific history, covenant, and culture be authoritative? Christians are living underContinue reading “The Authority of the Old Testament: Book Review”

Understanding Replacement Theology in Islam

But Islam takes the idea further. It not only redefines the chosen community, it also reinterprets the entire prophetic line. From Adam through Abraham, Moses, and even Jesus, every prophet is recast as a Muslim figure.

عندما تشتد الحياة ، ثق بمن لا يفشل

ليست الحياة دائمًا سهلة . على طول طريقك في هذه الرحلة، ستتعثر أحيانًا، وربما تسقط. لكن الحقيقة هي أن السقوط لا يعني الفشل؛ بل يعني ببساطة أنك إنسان. في تلك اللحظات الصعبة، واصل السير. تمسّك بما تعرف أنه صواب. استمر في أداء ما دُعيت لفعله، حتى عندما يبدو أن النتائج بعيدة أو غير مضمونة. والأهمContinue reading “عندما تشتد الحياة ، ثق بمن لا يفشل”

A Foundation of a Civilized Society

As Proverbs 29:4 suggests, a stable and righteous society is built on fair governance. This foundation highlights the need for wisdom in leadership. Wisdom is indeed essential for societal well-being.

Proverbs: Episode #2

The Importance of Truth in the Christian Life: Embracing God’s Call

We Christians agree that God is loving, good, and just. However, the God of the Bible is also the God of truth (Exodus 34:6; Deuteronomy 32:4). He loves truth, values truth, and reveals truth in His Word. In fact, we come to understand what truth truly is by knowing God and His Son, Jesus Christ,Continue reading “The Importance of Truth in the Christian Life: Embracing God’s Call”

The Pursuit of Happiness

Originally posted on Out of Egypt:
A Meditation on Proverbs 8 Proverbs 8 teaches us that God used wisdom to establish the world (Prov 8:22-31). This truth highlights the significance of divine wisdom, which we need to perform any important task in life (Prov. 8:15-16). Moreover, we should pursue happiness by seeking wisdom because true…

Why don’t I support Al Sisi?

Originally posted on The Word of the Lord:
For many Egyptian Christians, Sisi is worth to be supported for several political and ecclesiastical reasons. Moreover, for entirely different reasons, some conservatives in the West prefer a strong military leader in Egypt. Nonetheless, I argue that supporting a lunatic tyrant cannot be justified. Sisi might be…

Out of Egypt 1: More than a Place

For a long time, I thought that Egypt was just a place. A place of disappointment and struggle, a place of slavery where your dreams fade and die. In reality, however, Egypt is something more profound and disturbing. Something deep inside each one of us. Your Egypt wants to hunt you down every time youContinue reading “Out of Egypt 1: More than a Place”