As events in Egypt unfold toward some kind of change it is becoming clear, if one looks beyond the crowds in square, that there is no freedom without real religious freedom. One commentator noted quite correctly that there is a difference between a change in a government and change in a regime. If President Mubarak steps down, but leaves in place the existing structure in which a long standing oligarchy continues to control the country there will be few of the changes sought by the Egyptian people. On the other hand if this entire regime, this entire network of inter-related and mutually reinforcing powers is overthrown then there will real changes for the Egyptian people. Less clear is just how positive these changes will be.
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