Pope Shenouda III

“Civil disobedience is not accepted by religion and the state does not accept it and there are many verses in the Holy Book that talk of following the ruler.”

“Debating religious beliefs are a red line, a deep red line.”

“You don't extinguish fire by adding more fire, you need water.”

“The Coptic Church respects the law but it does not accept rulings that go against the Bible and our freedom of religion.”

“If everyone got a divorce and looked for a second wife, the Coptic family would lose its moral compass.”