Muslim persecution of Christians Saudi Arabia

SAUDI RELIGIOUS POLICE DETAIN CHRISTIANS FOR PLOTTING TO CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS…….

 

This is normal behavior in the land of Saud.

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Saudi detains dozens for “plotting to celebrate Christmas”

(Photo: Reuters – Larry Downing)

Published Thursday, December 27, 2012

Saudi religious police stormed a house in the Saudi Arabian province of al-Jouf, detaining more than 41 guests for “plotting to celebrate Christmas,” a statement from the police branch released Wednesday night said.

The raid is the latest in a string of religious crackdowns against residents perceived to threaten the country’s strict religious code.

The host of the alleged Christmas gathering is reported to be an Asian diplomat whose guests included 41 Christians, as well as two Saudi Arabian and Egyptian Muslims. The host and the two Muslims were said to be “severely intoxicated.”

The guests were said to have been referred to the “respective authorities.” It is unclear whether or not they have been released since.

The kingdom, which only recognizes Islamic faith and practice, has in the past banned public Christmas celebrations, but is ambiguous about festivities staged in private quarters.

Saudi religious police are known to detain residents of the kingdom at whim, citing loose interpretations of Sharia and public statements by hardline religious leaders to justify crackdowns.

Saudi Arabia’s head mufti Sheikh Abdel Aziz bin Abdullah had previously condemned “invitations to Christmas or wedding celebrations.”

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3 Responses

  1. There would of course be no consequence or objection from Western nations against our financiers.

  2. They are feeling extremely bold these days to bust into a diplomat’s home like this.

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