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U.S. criticizes Saudi religious freedoms
CNN.Com - World ^ | Wednesday, September 15, 2004 Posted: 3:39 PM EDT (1939 GMT) | AP

Posted on 09/15/2004 2:56:43 PM PDT by Bobby777

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The State Department said Wednesday that Saudi Arabia has engaged in "particularly severe violations" of religious freedom and for the first time included the kingdom, a key U.S. ally, on a list of countries that could be subject to sanctions.

A department report assessing the state of religious freedom worldwide said that in Saudi Arabia, freedom of religion does not exist and is not recognized or protected under the country's laws.

The report also said that those who do not adhere to the officially sanctioned strain of Islam practiced in Saudi Arabia can face "severe repercussions" at the hands of the religious police.

Wednesday's announcement was a departure from the Bush administration's practice of avoiding direct criticism of Saudi Arabia -- a key ally in the war on terrorism, a strong backer of U.S. policies in Iraq and a major oil supplier.

Under U.S. law, nations that engage in violations of religious freedom deemed "particularly severe" are designated by the State Department as "countries of particular concern."

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To: Bobby777

I apologize. I thought you were being sarcastic & responded thus.


21 posted on 09/16/2004 5:53:49 PM PDT by Lester Moore (Islam is begging to be destroyed by a Christian Crusade! Forthcoming!)
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To: Lester Moore

I kinda wondered, but I looked at some of your other posts and figured you were sincere about the Gospel. I was puzzled a bit, thanks for clearing that up. Shows character.

FReegards


22 posted on 09/16/2004 7:29:01 PM PDT by Bobby777
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To: MissAmericanPie

I believe that is very possibly true, for they are committed to the spread of Islam, however that can be made to happen.

Thus, I'm sure they shed little more than crocodile tears over 9/11 and we already know where they stand on Islamic terror against Israel.


23 posted on 09/16/2004 7:30:56 PM PDT by Bobby777
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To: TonyRo76

didn't I see that at the beginning of Kubrick's '2001'?


24 posted on 09/16/2004 7:32:11 PM PDT by Bobby777 (hehe)
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