Wright, Lydia2007-08-072007-08-072007-08-07http://hdl.handle.net/1773/3106Winner, 2007 Library Research Award for Undergraduates, Senior DivisionApostasy, or the renunciation of belief, was criminalized in Egypt in the 1990's. What followed was a robust debate in the public sphere about the issue. This paper analyzes the Egyptian press to find substantial evidence that public debate is widespread, contrary to commonly-held assumptions about the Muslim world.en-USIslam and politics -- EgyptPress, Islamic -- EgyptFreedom of the press -- EgyptDemocracy, religious aspects -- IslamOther