CAIRO: A source from a church denied rumors and media reports that Coptic Christian authorities have forbidden Christians from taking part in tomorrow's 'Second Friday of Anger' demonstrations. The source said Pope Shenouda III is on a medical trip in the U.S. and did not issue any statements or instructions regarding Christian protestors. The source said the church does not interfere in political affairs or public participation and leaves the Christian congregation to make their own decisions regarding their political participation and their political affiliation. He pointed out the church will not repeat what happened during January 25 Revolution when churches requested all Christians refrain from protesting. On the other hand coordinator of the youth federation in Maspiro, Rami Kamel, said Christians decided to participate on Friday with their Egyptian citizens to demand a civil state. Demands also include forming a committee to formulate and prepare a new constitution before the next elections. Demands also include postponing the parliamentary elections and the dismissal of the current government, which failed to resolve a number of crises recently including the sectarian strife crisis and non-activation of the law. Kamel confirmed Christians will also be involved through membership in political movements, coalition with the youth of the revolution and political parties. Notably the Archbishop Matthias Nasr and Pastor Klobateyer, leaders of the last protest at Maspiro suspended the protest and asked Coptic protesters to return to Tahrir Square on the ‘Second Friday of Anger.'
