The Politics Behind Egyptian Christian Anti-Semitism

Ashraf Ramelah 15/7/2011 Bishop Musa, Coptic Bishop of Youth in Egypt, stated in a recent interview with Egyptian magazine Rosa le-Youssef (June 15, issue #1827), that Copts in Egypt are in no need of protection from anywhere outside of Egypt because Copts are protected “through Allah and their Muslim brothers,” – “brothers” I believe refers to a tiny percentage of Muslims in Egypt who are liberal and secular, believe in freedom of speech and freedom of religion, and willing to live peacefully among Copts. In addition, Bishop Musa mysteriously stated that “he has information that unveils attempts by the Israeli Secret Service to spy on the Egyptian church as part of its spying in Egypt.” Along with this, rumor has it that Coptic Pope Shenouda is now planning to meet with Muslim Brotherhood leaders, the religious fundamentalists who have formed a new political party and seek to limit freedom by installing Sharia law. Equally perplexing is Bishop Musa’s statement regarding ongoing requests made in recent months by Copts outside the country urging international protection for the Copts within Egypt