And I certainly wouldn't criticise a person's faith; apart
from being discourteous as a guest, I suspect that in those
circumstances it could be suicidal.

Cheers, Alan, Australia

Hello.

Your phrase "apart from being discourteous as a guest, I suspect that in
those circumstances it could be suicidal" tells me that you don't see these
things (in Egypt) in their proper way. I mean, I know some Egyptians, and
almost every time I am there we talk about religion, most of the time it
simply is a part of our conversation of the evening. Anyway, what I try to
say is that you can voice your opinion about religion (Islam) in a
conversation, you can say whatever you want, as long as you are not
offensive. Sound pretty much like the rules in any country, doesn't it :-)?
I think freedom of speech does not mean you can just say anything you like,
but merely that you can express any opinion you have, only in decent
language. That's a slight difference.

Regards, and have fun in Egypt, you will be surprised.
John