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Apr 10, 2017 · In Muslim-majority Egypt, Coptic Christians are often the victims of persecution and repeated attacks on their churches, and have a history of being scapegoated and marginalised by the state.
- Steven Viney
The persecution of Copts and discrimination against Coptic Orthodox Christians are historic and widespread issues in Egypt. Their treatment is indicative of the poor status of Christians in the Middle East more widely, despite the fact that the religion is native to the Middle East, and that Christianity in Egypt dates back to the Roman era. [1]
Nov 14, 2023 · 11/14/2023 Egypt (International Christian Concern) – ICC has released a report detailing the influence and presence of Christianity in Egypt for thousands of years, namely Coptic Christianity, and the nature of persecution this historic community has faced.
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May 27, 2017 · WHAT COPTS BELIEVE. Copts believe in the Ten Commandments and practice sacraments such as baptism, confession and confirmation and the intercession of the saints. But the Coptic Orthodox Church split from other Christians in 451 A.D. over a dispute about the nature of Christ.
Jan 15, 2021 · Jan 15, 2021. Religion Unplugged. Are Egypt's Christians Persecuted? Why Some Copts Say No. Paul Marshall. Coptic Christians pray during a protest in Tahrir Square during the 2011 Egyptian protests. The religious freedom of and even the number of Christians in Egypt is highly contested.
Apr 9, 2017 · David Degner/Getty Images. Coptic Christians have been targeted for violence throughout history, notably under the Byzantine Empire and periodically after the Arab conquest in the 7th century.
Apr 29, 2024 · The US State Department’s 2022 human rights report for Egypt noted sectarian violence against Coptic Christians, including the killing of two men by ISIS in Sinai that August. Egypt’s Coptic Christian community has long faced sectarian violence and attacks by ISIS and other groups.
