Good editorial. As more and more of the young grow up, they won't want to see religious parties ruling over them.
‘No to religious parties’
Editorial
Such parties, most of which are still operational, prey on the religiosity of simple folks to promote their own agenda. Their ideas and aims conflict with everything Egypt is about, and their animosity towards our way of life is no secret.
These parties run for office on an agenda of demeaning women, denying minority rights and despising culture. When they made it into parliament, their members refused to stand up during the national anthem and sought to subject our traditions to their interpretation of faith.
Nine religious parties were formed following the 25 January 2011 Revolution. They rallied around the Muslim Brotherhood during the 2011 parliamentary elections and the 2012 presidential elections.
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‘No to religious parties’
Editorial
- When Egyptians took to the streets on 30 June 2013, they weren’t just protesting against the Muslim Brotherhood but against all like-minded parties that blend politics with religion.
Such parties, most of which are still operational, prey on the religiosity of simple folks to promote their own agenda. Their ideas and aims conflict with everything Egypt is about, and their animosity towards our way of life is no secret.
These parties run for office on an agenda of demeaning women, denying minority rights and despising culture. When they made it into parliament, their members refused to stand up during the national anthem and sought to subject our traditions to their interpretation of faith.
Nine religious parties were formed following the 25 January 2011 Revolution. They rallied around the Muslim Brotherhood during the 2011 parliamentary elections and the 2012 presidential elections.
Continue reading at:
‘No-to-religious-parties’ - Al-Ahram Weekly?
