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Kelada, Meriam. The Arab Republic of Egypt and the Coptic Orthodox population. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-g6kx-6v25

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TitleThe Arab Republic of Egypt and the Coptic Orthodox population
NameKelada, Meriam (author); Lantzas, Katie (chair); Rutgers University; Camden Graduate School
Date Created2020
Other Date2020-05 (degree)
SubjectCoptic, Orthodox Eastern Church members -- Egypt, Liberal Studies
Extent1 online resource (ii,33 pages)
DescriptionThis essay explores the persecution of the Coptic Orthodox people of Egypt, and how it impacts the government’s ability to thrive as a Democratic Republic. The Egyptian government defines itself as an Arab Republic, but does not completely practice secularism. The Egyptian constitution, states Islam as the religion of the state and the principles of Islamic Sharia are the principle source of legislation. This capstone analyzes the historical marginalization of Coptic Egyptians supported by mass conversion, violence, erasure of language, and seizure of property which all directly contribute to the continuing persecution of this set of the population. This paper will discuss the need for secularization by discussing the marginalization of Coptic Christians in modern Egypt beginning with Anwar Sadat’s presidency to post revolution Egypt. It will also explore the failures of Mubarak’s administration and how the marginalization of Coptic Christians contributed to the government’s downfall. This essay will then explore the conditions of post-revolutionary Egypt, and the repetition of Islam as the state religion leading to continued marginalization. In order for Egypt to thrive as a Republic it should practice secularization. This includes limiting the rule of the majority, not declaring an official state religion, enforcing religious freedom, strengthening human rights policies, and providing adequate representation for the Coptic community within the governing body.
NoteM.A.
NoteIncludes bibliographical references
Genretheses, ETD graduate
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/t3-g6kx-6v25
LanguageEnglish
CollectionCamden Graduate School Electronic Theses and Dissertations
Organization NameRutgers, The State University of New Jersey
RightsThe author owns the copyright to this work.
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