An editorial in Egypt's Al Jazeera magazine (no relation to the well known News Agency) demonstrates a typical theocratic attitude in Egypt. The issue is the attempt by citizens of Egypt who adhere to the Baha'i Faith to have their religious affiliation listed on their government issued ID cards.

You see, Egypt requires all of its citizens to list their religion on their mandatory ID cards, and lying on those cards is a criminal offense. Trouble is, Egypt only allows a choice between three religions: Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. This leaves Egypt's Baha'is in no man's land, because Egypt does not recognize their religion, so believers are forced to choose between one criminal act (lying) and another (refusing the card).

Baha'is have been fighting their government to be allowed to list their affiliation, but so far to no avail, and opinions such as that linked above are unfortunately a reflection of the majority view. As Egypt's theocratic thinkers see it, there simply are no other religions, so the issue is simply moot. Baha'is' seeking of recognition is viewed not only as fractious, but Satanic.