Written by Don Byrd

Discouraging news from Egypt as Coptic Christians have removed themselves from the constitutional creation process, citing futility in securing religious freedom rights. The Washington Post reports:

The state news agency MENA reported Monday that the church called its participation “futile” under the current makeup of the panel, dominated by Islamists.

Some 25 public figures and liberals have pulled out of the body, saying it is fails to represent the country’s diversity and does not have enough constitutional experts.