tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post622894032103150981..comments2023-11-28T07:18:25.736+00:00Comments on Reflecting by the shore: Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia calls for the destruction of churches in the Arabian PeninsulaJIhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13158853419477455984noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-35831017494748346282012-10-13T11:54:43.908+01:002012-10-13T11:54:43.908+01:00Good point about the difference in reaction to a S...Good point about the difference in reaction to a Saudi cleric compared to an Iranian one. If it's an Iranian one, the reaction fits into an existing political agenda.<br /><br />Wahabi Islam is an extreme version of Islam, and the Saudis with their petro-dollars have been exporting for decades.JIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158853419477455984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-35471953957855890212012-10-12T21:22:06.399+01:002012-10-12T21:22:06.399+01:00I just remembered 38 Ethopians have been kicked ou...I just remembered 38 Ethopians have been kicked out of Saudi Arabia last year because they were caught celebrating christmas together , but only blogs and independent sources have announced such a thing , and no western media mentioned such a shameful act . Christians are to be respected in islam but the wahabis do not . and get away with it too . Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-17203788224903859682012-10-12T21:18:55.838+01:002012-10-12T21:18:55.838+01:00what surprised me the most , the western media did...what surprised me the most , the western media did not make a big deal out of this , i did not hear it on BBC , Sky , CNN , CNBC , France24 ..etc.. if this had been uttered by an iranian cleric it would have caused a sensation . i wonder if Saudi Arabia pays off generously to be left off the hook Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-91214150756505290222012-04-02T16:09:43.828+01:002012-04-02T16:09:43.828+01:00Hello JI, Visiting from Joseph Pulikotil's sit...Hello JI, Visiting from Joseph Pulikotil's site. It's great to meet another English blogger, to read their thoughts on the world we live in. Thanks for an interesting post, it certainly gave me something to think about, PW.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-81905818989141099772012-04-01T05:47:54.839+01:002012-04-01T05:47:54.839+01:00I respect your sentiments.I respect your sentiments.P.N. Subramanianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01420464521174227821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-2489010645883693612012-03-22T11:34:06.843+00:002012-03-22T11:34:06.843+00:00Hi Joseph,
Western governments stoop to all sorts...Hi Joseph,<br /><br />Western governments stoop to all sorts of levels to achieve their economic interests. Saudi Arabia is the de facto oil supplier for America. Therefore it escapes any criticism by the West. As long as the House of Saud keeps supplying the oil, and they spend lots of money buying arms, the Westerners are happy. It's worrying that the highest religious authority in the land can make such comments and get away with it. His comments will have an impact.<br /><br />Regarding Iran, I'm not sure a military strike is the best option. It could have devastating consequences both for Iran and the rest of the world. Again, I think Western meddling in Iran has to a large extent contributed to the situation we have today. The CIA and MI6 overthrew a legitimate popular government under Prime Minister Musaddiq and installed a brutal dictator, the Shah, all because Musaddiq wanted to nationalise the oil industry and use the oil wealth for the betterment of his country. That was too much for the British. The Shah's repression is what led to the Iranian Revolution and the Mullatariat we have today.<br /><br />We live in interesting times. Discrimination and persecution of Christians is increasing worldwide. Even in the West this is happening. You can not call these countries 'Christian' any more. They are largely atheist. But all of this is predicted in the Bible. In the last days there will be little faith and the remnant will be persecuted.<br /><br />Best wishes,<br />JI.JIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158853419477455984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5449394908745350694.post-27535553174263439582012-03-22T09:12:03.083+00:002012-03-22T09:12:03.083+00:00Hello JL,
Greetings and good wishes.
Many thanks...Hello JL,<br /><br />Greetings and good wishes.<br /><br />Many thanks for leaving an interesting comment in my blog. I am planning to use it as my next post.<br /><br />I am reading a story book by Jill McGivering titled FAR FROM MY FATHER'S HOUSE.Jill was a senior news correspondent of BBC. The story is all about the Taliban atrocities in the Swat Valley in Pakistan and about the plight of the refugees who had to flee from their homes leaving their peaceful life. The cruelty of Taliban and sufferings of people which Jill describes are heart breaking.<br /><br />As regards destroying churches in Saudi Arabia, Christian nations are not controlled by fanatics as is the case with Muslim countries. But if you ask me they should be treated in the same way as they treat us. Only then they will learn. If we keep quiet other Muslim countries will take the hint and start demolishing our Churches and persecuting the Christians.<br /><br />I am all for recovering BETHLEHEM the birth place of Jesus for Christians. Muslims should be put in their place.<br /><br />However the problem with Christian countries is that they want to get the oil and money of Muslim countries.One Christian country will cut down the other Christian country when it comes to getting favors from Muslim countries.<br /><br />Your post is an eye opener showing the evil thinking of the Mufti who is in a position to influence the minds of many young Muslims.<br /><br />You are aware of what is happening in the case of Iran. Countries are pussy footing in taking a firm stand against Iran.<br /><br />Wish you all the best,<br />JosephJoseph Pulikotilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07074346261093541776noreply@blogger.com