Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Assad wins 97.6% of vote en route to re-election victory


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Syrian President Bashar Assad won 97.62 percent of the vote in a referendum that confirmed him for a second 7-year term, Interior Minister Bassam Abdel Majeed said on Tuesday."This great consensus shows the political maturity of Syria and the brilliance of our democracy and multi-party system," Majeed told reporters.


"There has been some repetition of votes but we caught them by reviewing the voting lists," Majeed said in response to a question about the possibility of vote-tampering. Assad was the only candidate allowed to run in Sunday's referendum, which had been widely regarded as a formality and boycotted by the opposition.The 41-year-old president won 97.29 percent of the vote when he succeeded his late father, Hafez al-Assad, seven years ago. Bashar controls the ruling Baath Party, which took power in a coup in 1963, banned the opposition and imposed emergency law. Parties attached to the Baath are the only other political groups allowed to exist legally.

Reporting Discrimination and Inequality


by gandy y abo sharar

just a view point


According to a report by the National Society for Human Rights (NSHR), courts in Saudi are studying cases of salary inequalities between Saudis and foreigners, especially Westerners. And 50 employees in a private company have filed complaints that their salaries are less than those of foreign employees and have asked that the salaries be standardized. The Labor Ministry commented on the case, saying that it would not accept any discrimination between Saudi employees and foreign ones. This particular case seems to have opened the doors to all kinds of work-related grievances among Saudis. We hope their discontent will not only continue to be made public but will also, as it should, be addressed by the authorities and then eliminated.


At the same time, we should consider closely the implication of discrimination in the workplace. Though different salaries are clear examples, there are numerous other acts of discrimination in Saudi workplaces that go unreported and unpunished. Shouldn’t we consider the other forms of discrimination that managers and supervisors practice on employees? What about the slave/master relationship that is common in most workplaces — the word of the boss is final and cannot be argued with or even discussed. In some places, this relationship divides employees into teams; the winning team is the one on the administration’s good side whereas the losers are those who disagree with the administration and are labeled “troublemakers.”


The administration usually feels that this group needs a few lashes from the disciplinary whip from time to time, just to keep them in line. In all these situations, we are not talking about competence, performance or even what is best for work. What we are talking about is personal feelings, personal likes and dislikes and personal preferences.


To return to the matter of discrimination in salaries, I remember a case where an Egyptian-American doctor applied for a job in Saudi Arabia. He used his Egyptian passport and to his surprise, the offered salary was much lower than he expected. It was not long before a friend told him of his mistake; he should have used his American passport. He applied again, using the US passport and was offered a package which he would never have got had he stuck to his Arab passport.


The NSHR, in its reports, “noted differences in treatment between foreign nationals according to their home countries. It mentioned that the Kingdom signed a treaty with the International Labor Organization in 1951 guaranteeing equal wage for men and women doing the same job.”
To leave workplace inequalities, the NSHR report brings a breath of fresh air to all who have been fighting discrimination and injustice. It did actually tackle discrimination against women, asked for an end to the rule of male guardians for all women and the need for male approval of all matters related to women.


A large part of the report dealt with women’s rights and their inability to pass on their nationality to their non-Saudi spouses and children.


Mention was also made of forced marriages, the lack of educational opportunities for women in certain specialties and domestic violence which is defined as violence in the home against women and children. Domestic violence, according to the report, has reached “alarming levels.”


The report includes violations of prisoners’ rights and cited a number of cases in which non-Saudis have been humiliated, mistreated and abused by the Saudi police, government officials and members of the Committee to Promote Virtue and Prevent Vice. The list enumerates the abuses including “ using abusive language, making unsubstantiated accusations and humiliating people during interrogation. Beating people and using force to arrest suspects and take them to detention centers. Using force during investigations as well as unnecessary body searches. Forced entry into private residences. Confiscating mobile phones and personal belongings. Using pressure and humiliation in order to force people to sign confessions.”


Not much has been left out, we are happy to say. And with such a remarkable report, it seems that we can say with pride that the NSHR is moving in the right direction. We can only hope that serious attention will be paid to the report and that steps will be taken to eliminate most of the problems.


We Need More Ideas to Fight Terrorism


Maha Al-Hujailan


It is apparent that we are not doing enough to come up with ideas for fighting and eliminating terrorism once and for all. We have been petrified by recent events, learning that there are individuals awaiting the opportunity to ambush citizens and threaten the country’s security.


Interior Minister Prince Naif noted in a speech that was carried in the media that too little was being done to combat terrorism in its earliest stages.



There is a serious insufficiency in dealing with terrorism, both mentally and educationally. Extreme actions usually result from extreme views and ideologies that soon develop into plans and ideas against an idea or a group of people. If we compare our awareness campaigns against terrorism with those in America, we find that fighting terrorism has become a national duty for them. It includes political, social and religious aspects that became the focus and obsession of the media and the educational sector.



The attention given to fighting terrorism in the US makes one feel that 9/11 happened recently instead of six years ago. The level of public awareness has been intensified by teaching people to recognize signs that indicate bizarre behavior that might lead to a threat to security. The awareness campaigns not only educate the ordinary citizens but they also inform people of the appropriate way to deal with suspicious individuals.



In Saudi Arabia, we rarely come across a program, a poster or an awareness campaign designed to educate citizens about the necessity of carefully dealing with terrorism. The problem is that we have people unfortunately belittling the threat of terrorism.
There is a majority that believes it is not their duty to chase criminals, report or detect them because it is the responsibility of the security forces.



The idea of observing and reporting unusual incidents or individuals is an important thing we must all learn. Why don’t we have regular visits by police officers, teachers, psychiatrists, educated columnists and moderate religious preachers to schools, universities and mosques?


Why don’t we have awareness campaigns designed to target men and women equally?


I wonder why no one has come up with a weekly TV or radio program that addresses the importance of helping the country uncover terrorists. And to explain what the difference is between terrorism, extremism and fieldwork? How should we deal with these things? How can we contribute to helping the government?



There’s also the Internet with its forums and links that support terrorism. Dealing with this kind of terrorism requires different approaches. Some Internet users apparently lead rather murky double lives. Take for example an extremist who later repented and shared his story with others. He used to be an imam, leading prayers in the mosque, and then he would return home and post his hatreds, prejudices and extremist ideologies online. Obviously, we have to consider the influence of the Internet on the public.



I have noticed that the advisory committee focuses its attention on prisoners and prosecuted terrorists. Why can’t it work to advise people with extreme views or ideologies so that the problem could be solved early, in its initial stages?


This would require committees and groups interested in altering terrorist thinking to reflect deeply on coming up with better communication with such people. We can’t simply say that we have eradicated terrorism because no more terrorist attacks have recently occurred. Laziness and the superficial treatment of things feed into the terrorists’ mentality so they manage to do their work easily. May God protect our beloved country from harm and help all people to reach the path of goodness. Amen.

Why We Fail in Nationalization?


Tarik Al Maeena

A lot has been printed in our press about the importance of filling expatriate positions with Saudi nationals. And there have been some recorded cases of success. But there are also instances when Saudis shoot themselves in the foot.

Take the case of an all-female run business that had recently placed an advertisement inviting applications from Saudi females for a part-time position. The ad clearly stated the location of the business, a brief outline of the duties, conditions etc., describing it as a low-stress job in a ladies-only working environment and offering a competitive salary. They soon received six applications.

SN, one of the business partners, explains: “No. 1 sent a plastic file with a copy of all her certificates. No covering letter and no contact numbers. After much time and effort we managed to get hold of her and asked her to send her CV or resume. She didn’t know what a resume was. And we are talking about a university graduate here! When it finally got through to her, she replied that she didn’t have one, and couldn’t be bothered.”

“No. 2’s application looked good on paper. We invited her for an interview by e-mail and by SMS. She responded to neither.”

“No. 3 was given an interview time for Thursday 12:30 p.m. She called later and asked for a later time and we said it would be difficult. She wanted the interview set for another day, as ‘everyone is sleeping on Thursday at that time’. On Tuesday morning at 9.00 a.m. she called and wanted an interview that same day. I put her in touch with the lady doing the interview, who said it was too short a notice for her, so they arranged to meet on Wednesday at 11.30 a.m. Our interviewer was waiting for her on the appointed day and time but the candidate didn’t turn up or call or answer the phone when we rang her up.”


“No. 4 sent an e-mail the morning of her interview which had been arranged a week before, saying she didn’t want to work because the work premises were too far from her home. Besides, her husband couldn’t always bring her and she had a 4-year-old son to consider, as she had no child care. I e-mailed her back stating that next time she should really consider all her circumstances before she applied for a job, and that the morning of the interview was a very short notice to cancel.”

“No. 5 was set for an interview at 10.30 a.m. I was on the premises at 10.15 a.m. that day. Five minutes later, I received an apologetic SMS from her to say that she wasn’t coming. I was really annoyed as Thursday is my only day-off, and I had canceled my favorite workout session and coffee with my friends. Another had left home making all arrangements so her nanny could feed her baby while she was at the interview. A third had canceled her regular family breakfast. I sent her an e-mail to say it was very unprofessional to cancel an interview at such a short notice and got this response....


‘Well dear I couldn’t care less if you accept my behavior or not, and I withdraw my apology ‘cause obviously you don’t deserve it. I’m only sorry for one thing which is that I was late for work just to come and see you. And one more thing: I’m surprised all three of you came just to see one person. You must be desperate!’


“No. 6 had an interview at 12 noon and sauntered in casually and unconcerned at 12.45.”
“So is this the pool of work force we have? You know, women here whine so much about their lack of opportunities, how unfair their life is here, blah, blah, blah — well no wonder! With such behavior, no one wants to employ them.


“Few have any idea of how to behave in a workplace, how to conduct themselves professionally and the commitment that working actually takes.”


So wherein lies the problem? Is it our educational institutions that pump out hundreds of thousands of students every year, barely qualified to sustain themselves in the market place without the necessary tools that could help put them on the road to success?


Is it subtle subjugation either by family or culture to deny these women a working chance, opting for the illusory haven of a quick and happy marriage instead?
Is the government at fault for not facilitating suitable transport and child care facilities, coupled with little or no defined protection of their working rights?


Or is it these women who chose to deny themselves the empowerment that others are fighting so desperately for, opting for the “southern belle” syndrome instead?


Whatever the reason, it would be a tragedy if we are to move forward on enforcing Saudization and yet leave such a large and important segment of our population ignored and unattended to.

Monday, May 28, 2007

History of the Middle East

CALL FOR HUMAN RIGHTS.. FOR PEACE

UN Article 29, Section 3 - You Call This Human Rights???






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Copts In Egypt... Not as some would have violated


Pursuant to freedom of opinion and Publishing ..... I hope you will allow me publish this statement issued by the Christian citizen sees a potential danger God forbid
Only the Secretariat and to testify before God and Christ Makhlsi .... Protection of Christian brothers Egypt beloved national and homeland every Egyptian ... To prevent the fire of sedition that some people try and unfortunately Coptic Christians ignited, which would harm us Christians ... I say, scream before Christ my Lord and Makhlsi Is disagree intestate, and very message of Christ believe that the negative consequences that could be reflected on the Egyptian Christian community would be devastating ..... Where the road and what we want ... And how to get what we want? Mind and dialogue and wisdom ... Extending the hand of fellow Muslims and dialogue on points of disagreement and work on the characters on the points ... Mutual not attack from both sides ... We want life want the word Christ want peace, justice and equality
The Great Father Zakaria Boutros Gams to Azhar they rescued us before it caught on fire leading to the burning of green, and the whole burn Egypt only to the scientific and historical fact : Read and judge yourself Tarikhma Is suffering from a violation of our religious to the extent that justifies the current attack mutual? I leave the answer to you ...... Witness Lord, I tried Makhlsi for Peace and Justice also command
Christian Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt
The word "Copt" is derived from the Greek word "Ajeptus", which in turn derived from the word "Hikabtah", which is one of the names of Memphis, the first capital of ancient Egypt. Currently, the word "Copt" describe Christians Egypt, as well as the latest phase of writing in ancient Egypt. It also describes the distinctive art and architecture which stemmed from the new faith. The Coptic Church is based on the teachings of St. Marmerks, preached Christianity in Egypt, during the period of Roman rule of the Governor "Nyron" in the first century, after nearly twenty years of the rise of Jesus Christ. And Marmerks is one of the evangelists wrote the first Angel. The spread of Christianity in all parts of Egypt during the half-century of access Marmerks to Alexandria (as is clear from the New Testament texts discovered in Bahnasa, Egypt Central, chronicled at 200 m. The fraction of the Gospel of St. John, written very Coptic; found in Upper Egypt marks in the first half of the century II). The Coptic Church - which is now more than nineteen centuries ago - was the subject of many prophecies in the Old Testament. He says the Prophet Isaiah in sanitation 19, verse 19 : "On that day, the altar to the Lord in the center of the land of Egypt, the head of the column when Takhmha
Although European and the full integration of textiles in the Egyptian Copts, the continued strong religious entity, Rest Christian personality clear in the world. The Coptic Church considers itself a strong defender of the Christian faith. Although the compound Nicet-approved by the churches of the world, wrote one of the Coptic Church Greats : the Pope Priesthood, the Pope of Alexandria, who continued on his wheelchair for 46 years (from 327 until 373). Although Egypt's Mahvoth well in this matter, is that fled to the Holy Family fled from the face of Herod : "So, taking the boy and his mother, and went to Egypt. There was the death of Herod, to be what was said that the prophet of God : "Out of Egypt have I called my Son." (13:2 die-15) that the contribution of the Coptic church in Christianity is many. it played an important role in Christian Theology ... The special protected from Alehrtqat Algnuseh. the Coptic Church has protected thousands of texts, and the Evangelical Theological Studies, are important sources of archeology. The Bible has been translated into Coptic in the second century. hundreds of clerks and used copies copies of the Bible and theological books and ritualistic. Now, libraries, museums and universities in the world hundreds of thousands of Coptic manuscripts. The Alexandria Christian School is the first school of its kind in the world, after its inception around 190 m, by the Christian label "Pantinos", became the most important school of Alexandria Institute religious instruction in Christianity. Many prominent bishops from several parts of the world were educated in that school, such as "Athinagors", "Clement", "Didymus", and the brand of "Great theologians once said," which is August theology, which was also active in the interpretation of the Bible and the Evangelical Studies comparison. He has written more than 6000 explanation of the Bible, plus the book "Hecassapla" famous. He visited many Christian scholars Alexandria school, such as St "Jerome" for the exchange of ideas and directly related to scholars. The goal of Alexandria School was not confined to theological matters, because the other sciences, such as science, mathematics and the sciences were taught there. It started way "question and answer" in the interpretation started there. It should be noted that there were ways to dig on wood for the use of qualified scholars to read and write them, before Braille 15 century old! The revival of the Theological School of Alexandria Christian School in 1893. Today, with university buildings in Alexandria, Cairo, New Jersey, Los Angeles, where he taught candidates for the priesthood Nawal password, and men ladies and qualified many Christian Kallahout science, history, language and art Coptic Coptic .. in addition to Intonation and Alaiguenh (making icons), music and making tissue. Anba quoted from the Takla has emerged monasticism in Egypt and had a significant influence in the formation of the Coptic Church in personal humility and obedience, and thanks to all the teachings and writings fathers ground bone Egypt (in the meadow monks, and others). hermitage has begun in the late third century and flourished in the fourth century. It is noteworthy that Anba Antonius, the first monk in the Christian world, the Copts of Upper Egypt. Anba Bakhomious, who founded the company and monasticism, the Copts as well. Anba Paula, the first tourists were Copts. There are many celebrity fathers Copts, we remind them, for example, are not limited to : Anba Makarios, and Anba Moussa Black, Marmena Alejaibi .. It parents Wild modern Pope Kirullos VI and student Anba Mena AFA Meena (moving). By the end of the fourth century, there were hundreds of monasteries, and thousands of Kalali and caves spread over all the land of Egypt. Many of these monasteries are still thriving, and performed many of the asylum monasticism and the hundreds parents monks to this day. Every Christian monasteries, stemmed roots - directly or indirectly-from the article said. He visited Saint Basilios-an orderly movement priesthood in Asia Minor Egypt in the year 357-m. the Eastern churches have followed that example;, St-Jerome, who translated the Bible into Latin-A Egypt in the year to 400 meters. leaving the details of his experiences in Egypt. as well as St Benedictine monasteries founded in the sixth century as an example, what St. Bakhomious, but in a more assertive. The parents also visited the land is not a final number of Travelers and tourists Keldoa way of life and spiritual discipline .. More than that, there are indications Missionaries Coptic in northern Europe. One example is St. Maurice Battalion Commander Taibeh who left Egypt to serve in Rome, and ended up by the education and preaching Christianity of the inhabitants of the mountains of Switzerland, where the small town bearing his name, it contains the body DERA Bible, in addition to books, some of his belongings. There is also a saint least from the Uruguayan Taibeh a St. Victor, known among the Copts as "Qatar
The toys Popes and patriarchs of Alexandria leading role in Christian Theology, under the authority of the Eastern Roman Empire Constantinople (against Western imperial Rome). It had been invited to everywhere to talk about the Christian faith. The top-Pope Kirullos Pope of Alexandria-ecumenical City Ephesians years 430 m. The Archbishop of Alexandria said they spend all their time in meetings and rallies! Did not stop the leading role when the overlap in policy matters church. This was when the emperor began Marcianos intervene in the affairs of faith in the church. The response Dioskoros Pope-Pope of Alexandria, which was denied later - and clearly : "You do not have any income that church!" This came out more political motives in Khalghedonet year 451, when accused of unfairly using the Coptic Church teachings "Autakhi" which Wickered monophysitism. This heresy says that Jesus Christ had only one nature (Divine), and not Tapiaataan : divine and human. The Egyptian church never believed that, in a manner described in the compound Khalghedonet. And that means in the compound, one faith, of course. We Copts believe that Jesus Christ fully in Ahouth, fully Nasuth, two Tapiaataan Tionstan in nature and one is the "nature of the word", which explained the Pope Cyril of Alexandria. Copts then, believe Btapiaataan : "theological" and "Nassouteh", namely Tionstan without mixing or blending, and change "(this last part of the faith that prayer is recited at the end of Mass). These Tapiaataan "Ifterka not for one moment does not wink." Quoted from the church Anba Tecla
The Coptic Church has accused the error in the compound Khalghedonet in the 5th century. It may have been correct this misconception, but they wanted the dimensions of the church and Yazzloha, and obstructing legal Patriarch Egyptian independent, who insisted that the church is separate from the State. In spite of all this, the church has been sincere and steadfast in their faith. If what happened just a conspiracy of the Eastern churches to isolate the Coptic Church as punishment for its refusal to succumb to political, or if it is because that Pope Dioskoros did not go to the second degree inclination to clarify that Copts have more non-believers nature one, we have always felt the Coptic Church authority to serve the important difference between all Christian churches. This is clearly evident in the person of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, Patriarch Al Khalifa Marmerks 117; where he says : "Faith is the most important thing for the Coptic Church, and others must be aware that terminology and other non important for us." During the last century, the Church played an important role in the global Christian movement. Hence Coptic is one of the first to set up a "World Council of Churches." Has been a member of this Council until 1948. The Coptic Church also is a member of the "Council of the Churches of all of Africa" and "Middle East Council of Churches." The Coptic Church plays an important role in the management of dialogue to resolve the fundamental differences between them and Catholic churches, Eastern Orthodox, Presbyterians, Protestants
Perhaps the Red is the real pride of the Coptic Church. Vvcher church is perhaps persecution, which began on Monday, May 8 m 68. (After Easter), when he cited Graham Gdisna Mar Mark Prophet, after dragging their feet by the Romans and soldiers marched along the streets of Alexandria and all Zakkakha. Copts have been persecuted by the rulers of Egypt, almost all. To the extent that the Coptic church pastors had been tortured and exiled even at the hands of their fellow Christians, after the split compound Khalghedonet in 451 m. Even opening the Arabs to Egypt in 641 m. To emphasize their love of the Cross, has taken Coptic calendar, called the martyrs calendar, which begins custody on Saturday, August 29 284 m, to commemorate the martyrs of faith in the era of Roman Emperor Deghldianos. This evaluation is still used by farmers in Egypt for tracking changes in agricultural as well as chapters in a book chapters to be used for services performed and church events
It flourished Coptic Church and Christian Egypt remained about 4 centuries after the Arab conquest of Egypt. This was due to the special position enjoyed by the Copts, because the prophet Mohammed-Islam - which had a wife is Egyptian Coptic Marais (or Maria Coptic), a mother and son Ibrahim, the quiet deal with the Copts, said : "When you open Egypt, Be good with the Christians, because they are under your and your neighbors Nspaak." The Copts were allowed to practice their religion freely, and they were independent significantly, provided that pay tribute, to protect them as "dhimmah." And the persons who are unable Tollage, one of the following choices : either convert to Islam, or the protection of Muslims, which sometimes mean death! The church flourished and enjoyed a period intact, in spite of laws that require additional payment, which was imposed on them in the period of 750-868 m and 905 m-935, under the rule Alaabasien. The writings that have so far remained from the period between the eighth and 11th, that there was no severe impact of the activities of the workers and manufacturers Copts, Calhaekin, working in the field of leather, painter, who worked in wood. The Coptic language during that period is the official language of the country, did not appear inscriptions in both languages Arabic and Coptic before the middle of the eleventh century. In early literature books are in Arabic is a book written by children Alasal (honey makers), and the breakdown of law and the principles of cultural, and the customs and traditions of that important period, and after about 500 years of the Arab conquest of Egypt. But the use and adoption of the Arabic language such as language in the official daily transactions slow, to the extent that Makrisi said in the 15th century, that the Coptic language is still frequently used. The Coptic language is the language used by the Coptic Church in prayer. Quoted from the church Anba Takla has begun changing face of Christian Egypt, with the beginnings of the second millennium, when the Copts suffer - in addition to push them tribute-some obstacles, some of which were serious and interfere with their freedom of worship! For example, there were restrictions on the restoration of old churches or building new churches, and there were restrictions on the testimony in court, in daily transactions, and adoption, inheritance, and restrictions on religious activities public, and through the confusion! And quietly, but regularly, change the face of Egypt's mostly Christian and mostly Muslim Egypt become the ends of the 12th century and lived Copts second-class citizens, they expected hostility from Muslims at any time, which increased with time and become violent! It is worth noting that the best that the best interest of the Copts - was associated in one way or another - well and the rulers. In particular, the Copts have suffered greatly when the Arab rule in the bad situation.
The event began Copts improved in the early 1800s, Muhammad Ali with a tone of stability and tolerance. Withdrew consideration to the Coptic community as a separate, and stopped the main pillar of the inferiority to the Copts, a tribute, and that was in 1855, and the Copts military service began shortly after that .. The revolution of 1919. The return is the Egyptian personality after centuries throughout, this revolution stands witness to the unity and harmony between its two components of modern Egypt, Muslim and Coptic. This unit is to keep the Egyptian society and one in front of intolerance of extremist groups, who were persecuted Copts and terrorize .. Just martyrs authorities, the likes of the Reverend Mark Khalil, the miracle survival of the Copts and fortitude .. Despite the persecution, they did not control the Coptic Church, the Coptic Church did not allow themselves to enter into governance in Egypt. This separation between state and religion based on the words of the Lord Jesus himself : "What gave to Caesar to Caesar, and to God to God." (Matthew 21:22). The Coptic Church did not begin resisting authorities or invaders, and did not take any power, because the words of Jesus Christ and clear : "CIVIC response to the location, because all who take the sword, the sword perishing." (Matthew 52:26). The survival of the Coptic Church until this day and age is a vivid example of the correctness and wisdom teachings.
The 1992 statistics indicate that the number of Copts more than nine million of 57 million citizens, who are participating and attending divine services performed daily in thousands of Coptic Churches in different governorates in Egypt. This is in addition to more than two million one hundred thousand Coptic expatriates in the land, are hundreds of churches, United States of America, Canada, Australia, Britain, France, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Brazil and many other countries in Asia and Africa. Within Egypt, Copts living in cities, and do not represent the majority in any of these cities .. Spreading culture, and history, and religious treasures throughout Egypt, even in the remotest oasis, a haven emerging in the depths of Western Sahara. And on a personal level, had arrived Copts levels of high academic and practical, of whom Dr.. Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Secretary-General VI of the United Nations (1992-1997), as well as Dr. Magdi Yacoub, one of the most heart surgeons in the world. Quoted from the site Anba Tecla
The Coptic Church believes seven secrets (secrets of the Church of Seven), the secret of baptism, the secret confirmations (stabilization), the secret deal, secret repentance and recognition, the secret of the priesthood, marriage secret, the secret of surveyed patients. Gen. interpreted to be a few weeks after birth through each object submerged in the water three times in the Chapel. As for the secret of baptisms, are Bershem object Oil confirmations after Gen. directly. For Treasurer recognition are periodically on August recognition, which is important to exercise the secret password handling. It is appropriate to recognize each family priest, and one, to make it a family adviser. Contrary to all the holy mysteries, interpreted marriage is the only one that can not be done during the period of fasting. Polygamy is not available, even if it is recognized by the laws of the country. The divorce is not allowed except in the case of adultery, the work could void marriage in the case of a polygamous marriage, or some other extreme cases, which must be reviewed by the bishops particular. This could be divorce by the husband or wife. No one is the recognition of civil divorce. There is the Church's objection or any objection to the civil laws of the country, as long as not inconsistent with the secrets of the Holy Church. There is the Church-in fact they refused to lay down the law - or official stance against certain controversial issues (for example, stillbirths). While there is the clear teachings of the Church on these matters (for example, abortion is contrary to the will of God), in her prefers to be dealing with such matters on a case by case basis through August recognition, it has a full delegation from God to judge such acts as a campus or not. There are three rites or disseminates essential in the Coptic Church : Mass Saint Basilios bishop caesarean; Mass. St Gregorios Alnisi bishop of Constantinople; and Mass Pope Kirullos I, the Patriarch No. 24. The basis or the spirit of the Mass Alcairelsi inspired by the Mass Marmerks (in Greek) from the first century. The peacekeepers and the practice of prayers by priests and bishops that has been translated by the Coptic Pope Kirullos first. Today, what remains of these three disseminates used in prayer, with some sections added (such as slander). It should be noted that the Mass bacillic most often used in the Coptic Orthodox Church. The worship of saints, is a matter entirely of the Coptic Church, however, asked Shvaatham (such as the Virgin Mary intercedes Ms.) is nothing fixed in any Coptic prayer. All Coptic church called on the name of patron saint. Among all the saints, Mrs. Virgin Mary, the mother of God has a special place in the hearts of all Copts. The emergence consecutive day in a small church Zeitun neighborhood in Cairo for more than a month in April 1968, this was a remarkable appearance of thousands of Egyptians, Copts, Muslims, and more, has been broadcasting some of this footage appearing on Egyptian national television. Copts celebrate Christmas Cede seven major, seven Cede Christmas story. Valaiad Saydia Africa is the Eid Al, Christmas and Epiphany divine (diver) and one Zaaf (Palm) and the Resurrection and Ascension, Eid Albenidikouste (ie Pentecost is Eid solutions Holy Spirit day session, Pentecoste, and the speech is a Greek word means forum or ceremony), as well as Christmas celebrated in the January 7 each year. Church stresses more on the arrival of Jesus Christ birth, as well as the better of the holy resurrection. Traditionally, the Easter on Sunday following after it becomes Moon in the spring. As for the holidays Saydia smaller, it is Eid circumcision, and the entry of Jesus Christ to the structure, and coming to the land of Egypt, Eid wedding of Cana of Galilee, and Presentation, Maundy Thursday, Eid renewal Thomas. The result Coptic bus holidays and other Ahtvlat commemorate the martyrdom of saints or transition famous (like Marcus Mar, Mar Mena, St. George, St. Takla Himanot, martyred Barbara, landlords Mikhail ... Etc.) in history canon. Quoted from the Church of Christian Copts have Takla seasons of Aswam not exist in any other Christian sect, it is the 365 days per year, Fasts Copts more than 210 days! During fasting, is not allowed to address any of the animal products (meat, poultry, milk, eggs, butter .. Etc.). The more a matter of that, apart from addressing allowed any food or drink from sunrise until sunset! But the strict rules of fasting Alangtai these often simplified as an individual person's situation in terms of illness or weakness, age or other .. That Lent is the most important Alaswam concerns of Copts. Week of Lent, which begins a prelude to this important fasting, followed by 40 days of Lent buried like a bad memory of Jesus Christ on the mountain forty days, followed by a week the pain (name Albesch Pasqua), which is considered the peak in this fasting .. It represents the pain all week and even steel in the Good Friday and Easter joyful end. 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Headed by the Coptic Church, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of Saint Mark and find information on His Holiness here at the site Anba Takla, beneath parents bishops who supervised priests parents turn to the parishes. All of the Patriarch and all bishops must be hermits, and all members of the Sacred Assembly, which meets periodically to start things of faith and believers in the company. In spite of the Father Patriarch be at a high level and greatly appreciated by all Christians, but it does not enjoy increased over the level is not from infallible. Today there are more than 90 Coptic bishop dioceses begin work inside and outside Egypt (like Sudan, and Jerusalem, West Africa, France, England, USA). That responsibility pastoral community's main Coptic in any parish rests with the parents of priests and pastors, and they must study in college seminary before Rsamtem. There are two categories - Akhrytan Khenottitan interested in the affairs of the church. First elected by the Milli Majlis Coptic, which appeared on the scene in 1883. To read is the road between the church and government. Second is the Coptic religious endowments, and appeared on the scene in 1928. To initiate and monitor the management of Awqaf Coptic Church through Egyptian law. Copts and prayed daily, in all Coptic Churches, for the unity of all Christian churches. They are coming to Egypt, the Nile, crop, and its president, and army, and Zimbabwe, and above all its people. They pray for world peace, for the good and welfare of all mankind

دورة حقوقية حول النزاعات المسلحة و القانون الانساني الدولي

Course : Armed Conflict, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law17 September-16 December 2007 Instructor: Dr. Gerd Oberleitner Armed conflicts, in their various forms, remain rampant in today's world. Old wars and new wars, including the 'war on terror', continue to be fought, and armed violence from Iraq to Darfur impacts on the lives of civilians. Does law offer protection in armed conflicts? And does it allow us to answer questions such as: when is a war illegal? Which conduct is unlawful in an armed conflict? What are non-combatants? What are crimes against humanity? What protection exists in civil wars? What can be done to prevent the use of child soldiers? What are the duties of an occupying force? This course offers an introduction to the law or armed conflict, or international humanitarian law, as it is known. It critically examines the role of law in armed conflict and demonstrates how law can guide the conduct of hostilities, mitigate the consequences of the use of armed force, and protect civilians in both international and non-international armed conflicts. It puts the law of armed conflict in a political context, traces recent developments in this particular area of law, discusses the role of international criminal law, the convergence between human rights and humanitarian law, gender and law, and the protection of vulnerable groups such as children. It examines situations of occupation and the impact which the 'war on terror' has on the law of armed conflict. The course is less concerned with the application of technical rules of warfare, but explores the potential and limit of law as a protective force in times of armed conflict. It is based on the understanding that knowledge of the three fields of international law which are relevant for today's armed conflicts (international humanitarian law which guides the conduct of war and protects combatants and civilians alike; human rights law, the application of which in times of armed conflict still presents many questions; and the emergence of international criminal law, which aims at deterring and remedying atrocities in armed conflicts) is imperative to analyse the conduct and consequences of armed conflicts. للمزيد من المعلومات و للحصول على طلب التسجيل for more information - to get the application form

The vulture is waiting for the child to die so it can eat it


This is the first in a series of "Life In Perspective" photo comparisons.Check back each day or so for a new one.Home or abroad.....which photo tugs at your heartstrings or angers you the most?They are certainly both disturbing, but the perspective is your own.Well?

Human rights activists ... Angels justice


by : Gandy A Sharar

The suffering or HE caused by human rights activists and others love working on the service without waiting for any material benefit from any party and therefore we find that their actions are not funded by the final and official government and not tolerated in any form so as not to lose their credibility and neutrality in dealing, which are considered the basis of this work and the foundation ...
may the judge or lawyer fail you in your case, but they are confident that the human rights activist would not Fail you any way ... Because the objective and the basis of his work in your case is purely humanitarian ... They leave their families and their homes and their friends and roam the world in defense of the rights of others exposing themselves to danger in some cases. He already excellent work they are doing ...
I would like to thank them all and appreciation and respect for the efforts they make for us and for our children ...
It justice and humanitarian principles that govern us with some of this work. And it is incumbent on us as individuals and bodies to respect and appreciate their work and that does not help them and flew support
where genuine humanitarian sentiments talking conscience and sense of noble humanitarien

United Nations


by:123 helm me

1. Four of the UN?s most important goals are: a) To keep the peace and stop war. b) To promote human rights and equality. c) To increase the amount of justice in the world. d) To keep international relations happy. 2. The UN?s General Assembly has one seat and vote for every member in the assembly and meets once a year to talk about world problems and issues. There are 191 members. The General Assembly April 13 adopted the text of the International Treaty for the Suppression of Acts of Nuclear Terrorism, which makes it a crime for terrorists to possess or threaten to use nuclear weapons. I agree with the treaty because their motive makes a lot of sense. 3. The World Court was created by the U.N. charter. Its main role is to settle disputes submitted to it from states and give advisory opinions on legal questions. The Security Council and the General Assembly elect 15 Judges which last each for a nine-year term. 4. The United Nations Security Council investigates disputes and keeps the peace and security. The current Members of the Security Council includes 10 members elected by the General Assembly and five states as permanent members: United States, China, Russian Federation, and France whom hold veto power over the rest of the members: Algeria, Argentina, Benin, Brazil, Denmark, Greece, Japan, Romania, Philippines, and the United Republican of Tanzania. 5. A) UNICEF- Aids the education and the health of children and mothers in developing countries B) UNEP- To protect atmosphere and terrestrial ecosystems the promotion of environmental science and information, to have early warning and emergency response to deal with environmental disasters and emergencies. C) FAO- Is the international organization of food and agriculture. D) WHO- Is a UN agency that coordinates international health activities and helps government?s improve their health services.

the holocoust

by:123 helm me

For twelve years following 1933 the Jews were persecuted by the Nazi's. Jewish businesses were boycotted and vandalized. By 1939, Jews were no longer citizens,could not attend public schools,engage in practically any business or profession, own any land, associate with any non-Jew or visit public places such as parks and museums. The victories of the German armies in the early years of World War II brought the majority of European Jewry under the Nazis. The Jews were deprived of human rights. The Jewish people were forced to live in Ghetto's which were separated from the main city. Hitler's plan of genocide was carried out with efficiency. The total number of Jews exterminated has been calculated at around 5,750,000. In Warsaw ,where approximately 400,000 Jews had once been concentrated,was reduced to a population of 60,000. They,virtually unarmed, resisted the German deportation order and had held back the regular German troops equipped with flame throwers,armoured cards, and tanks for nearly a month. This heroism was similar to the revolt which took place around 165BC. This uprising was led by the Maccabees, a provincial priestly family (also called Hasmoneans). They recaptured the Temple and rededicated it to the God of Israel. The Maccabees made there last stand on a mountain and was able to hold back the syrians for more then a month. There is a distinct similarity between the two stories and that is possibly why they are both recognised as holidays in the Jewish faith. These horrific events of the holocaust have let to some consequences which are beneficial and some are unfortunate to the Jewish people. The population of the followers has greatly declined. Also the Jewish people after the war still had problems finding jobs. They had to essentially start there life over. Most of them lost a close relative or at least knew someone who died in the gas chambers of the Nazi concentration camps. This has put a psychological strain on Jewish survivors or no longer having family and friends with them for support. This event has awaken the world up to the needs of the Jewish people. It has given them political power and a justification for some of their actions. On May recognised,1945 ,the end of World War II was seen. Organized Jewry in the European continent was damaged beyond repair. The Jews concentrated on the preservation of Israel and on the bringing of Nazi war criminals to trial. There is a day of commemoration, Holocaust Day, observed in Israel and elsewhere on Nisan (April) 19 and 20. The date is considered the anniversary of the beginning of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising

human rights abuses every where.. palestine ..iraq ..





Equal Rights for Women

During the nineteenth century, the women suffrage movement was coming out full force to demand the equal rights of women in the United States and Europe. The women who supported the women’s suffrage adapted a Declaration of Principles that simply stated that, “We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men and women are created equal” (Perry, 1995, p.194). The women suffrage movement not only was striving for equal rights of women but also for voting privileges. Mary Wollstonecraft’s protested against the self-abasement of women to men. In the Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Wollstonecraft emphasized that a well-schooled, dependable, and powerful woman would be useful in society and able to manage a family. Women should be allowed to practice medicine as a physician, or manage a store where they can hold their heads high instead wasting their life away. In the writings of John Stuart Mill, he supported women’ s rights in The Subjection of Women. He believed that males abused their power over women, and sought to have women partake in political affairs. After women decided they were getting no where with simple demonstrations they decided to use some militant strategies by disrupting political meetings and enforcing hunger strikes lead by Emmeline Pankhurst. Finally, in 1920 women were allowed to vote in the United States. Women in the 20th century have come along way, although they will always be fighting for the equal rights of women. Men still make a larger salary than most women do and they become higher executives. Women are now allowed to vote and have as good an education as a male. With this education women are becoming physicians and political figures in today’s society. Women can now hold their heads up high and be proud of who and what they are


by : gandy.y.abo sharar

Is the Cause of Terrorism Islam, or Foreign Policy?:

Was the Cause of September 11 Islam or Foreign Policy?

George W. Bush has taken a stand on the true nature of Islam, calling it, for instance, a "religion of peace." As strange as this is to hear from the president of the United States, Bush's declarations have given rise to a good deal of useful public discussion about Islam.
Unfortunately, this discussion has too often accepted the confused terms of the president's rhetoric: Is there, or is there not, something wrong in the nature of Islam? Salman Rushdie ("Yes, This is About Islam," New York Times 11/2/01) and Jonathan Ebel ("Territory is Not Mind," Sightings 11/15/01) both make some useful points in the process of taking up the question,


but somehow leave standing the president's fundamental misconception that a religion has an essence.
Surely it is not fair to say that September 11 is "about" Islam. Violent hatred and intolerance can be adduced in too many corners of the religious world to imagine that it comes, simply, from the doctrines of one holy book or another.
At the same time, it is difficult for me to blame Salman Rushdie, especially, for perceiving something within Islam today that is prone to violence.
His non-violent, literary attack on Islam was, after all, taken by some Muslims to justify very real threats to his life. And, he marshals some reasonable evidence that many Muslims do believe that Islam is on board with the September 11 terrorists.
Still, we ought not to declare that September 11 is "about" Islam, especially if this means that we ignore "foreign policy, humanity, global society, and the just ordering thereof"-- which Ebel says are obviously what September 11 is also "about." Ebel's list implies that a larger, broader causal story needs to be told, rather than simply to say that Islam gave us the horrors of September 11. I agree wholeheartedly.
Believing too simplistic a causal story carries both moral and practical flaws. If Islam itself -- or something in its nature -- was the cause of the attacks, we could only prevent further attacks by preventing further Islam. In this way, such a simplistic belief would tend to sanction persecution if not genocide against Muslims.
From a practical standpoint, we will have to understand the details of the real, long-term causal story if we wish to minimize the threat of repeated terrorism in America. But when we deny that Islam has violence at its core, we must also deny simple dichotomies. The president's words suggest that either September 11 is "about" Islam or it's not; either Islam is a religion of violence or Islam is a religion of peace. This is wrong.
Religions do not have unchanging natures. They are (among other things) complex social organisms that exist in history. Thus, while they are molded by that history, they mold it back in turn.
When we focus on social forces that affect the development and transformation of peoples, therefore, we always remember that religions are a crucial part of that causal story.
While multiple social forces contribute to the development of religious movements, those religious movements often then become forces within society.
There is no essence in Islam that makes it unavoidably violent; but there is violence in Islam today. Whatever September 11 ought to be "about," the fact that the question continues to be asked provides a teaching opportunity. Millions of Americans who for decades have done without lessons in history and foreign policy want to know, now, what might have brought us to this point. Of course, the particulars of the history of the Middle East will be a crucial part of this education. But scholars of religion also ought to be able to provide a more general understanding. For instance, what forces enter into the development of violent religious movements, and what might be done to mitigate such development?
Is it too fantastic to imagine that this kind of education might reach a segment of the voting population large enough to affect American policy? Right now our military is engaged in a "war against terrorism." If America and the international community can also engage other forces that will allow Islam--and other religions to take paths of peace, we must.

by: gandy . y . abo sharar

Shi'a Islam ,,, a concise definition

Shi’a Islam is almost as old as Islam itself and has always had a minority population in Muslim populated areas of the world. According to Shi’a beliefs the prophet Muhammad had named his cousin Ali as his successor at his time of death. Ali had supposedly been the first to accept Muhammad’s revelations after the prophet’s wife, Khadija had. When Muhammad died it was not Ali who was named caliph, but Abu Bakr. Abu Bakr had accompanied Muhammad in the hijra in Medina. His reign as caliph was short-lived, he died after only two years as an imam. After Abu Bakr’s death Umar was name caliph. He was also a companion of the prophet. After his death a council was formed to choose the next caliph. The council elected Uthman of the Umayad clan. Ali, who was on the council disagreed with the decision but didn’t voice a challenge to him. Followers of both men clashed and for the first time in the history in Islam a division in the Islamic community had been formed. Tensions between both sides caused the murder of Uthman by Ali’s party in Medina. Ali then assumed the position as caliph and imam. Ali was not generally recognized as the caliph outsid


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