Saudi Arabia Traps Christian Surgeon for Faith in Jesus

billyhad »

Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:28 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

And one more thing, why didn't the writer of this article also point out that the Coptic doctor held in Saudi Arabia is on death row?

billyhad »

Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:27 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

This just shows what kind of a hypocrit nation we've become. When a democratic country in Europe dares to draw a picture of an Islamic icon, the Sunni world becomes enraged and they break into a series of anarchy, burning down churches and everything non-Wahhabi in their path. But when a Christian dared to hold the Bible, he gets to sit on death-row. Our hypocrisy is that while we claim to fight terrorism, we fuel and support those behind the terrrorists! I mean, just look at Lebanon today for example. The Lebanese Army is fighting a terrorist organization with ties to Al Qaeda in North Lebanon, and who are being funded and supported by the Lebanese government, while at the same time, we support that same government and punish the Lebanese Christians who oppose that government and stand up against it!! Am I the only one wondering what's wrong with that picture?!

antoshka »

Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:25 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I have long stated that the US government is hypocritical. We condemn Putin for reversing the democratic gains, but we fail to confront the Saudis for their treatment of Christians. Imagine the outcry if any western country would do the same to a muslim. Just look at Guantanamo, where the US is considered evil because we imprison terrorists who wanted to cause us harm. We have sold our moral conscience for oil. I look forward to the day when we leave all muslim countries and buy our oil from Russia, at least they dont persecute christians and dont fly airplanes in to our buildings. It just occured to me that not only the Saudis persecute Christians, so does the ACLU! Loving our enemy doesnt mean turning a blind eye to what is clear persecution!

antoshka »

Thu Aug 09, 2007 3:24 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I have long stated that the US government is hypocritical. We condemn Putin for reversing the democratic gains, but we fail to confront the Saudis for their treatment of Christians. Imagine the outcry if any western country would do the same to a muslim. Just look at Guantanamo, where the US is considered evil because we imprison terrorists who wanted to cause us harm. We have sold our moral conscience for oil. I look forward to the day when we leave all muslim countries and buy our oil from Russia, at least they dont persecute christians and dont fly airplanes in to our buildings. It just occured to me that not only the Saudis persecute Christians, so does the ACLU! Loving our enemy doesnt mean turning a blind eye to what is clear persecution!

pathroe »

Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:48 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 4

What Saudi govt is doing is absolutely correct and is in accordance to the Islamic teachings. Allah Ta'als says: "The Religion before Allah is Islam (submission to His Will). So if they dispute with thee, say: "I have submitted My whole self to Allah and so have those who follow me." And say to the People of the Book and to those who are unlearned: "Do ye (also) submit yourselves?" If they do, they are in right guidance, but if they turn back, Thy duty is to convey the Message; and in Allah.s sight are (all) His servants." By the way, there are about 2 million coptic christians in the Arab world. Why the Saudi govt only caught this fellow. The reason is simple. That doctor was a believer first but he turned as infidel and unbeliever later. We all should reflect to the teachings of Glorious Qur'an before making any decision. I pray that Allah showers His Mercy and guide the doctor back to the Straight Path. Ameen.

Agent C2H6O »

Sun Aug 05, 2007 1:26 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 3

Why do we want this guy released? I mean, he was warned about persecution, wasn't he? It's obviously part of God's plan, since He promised it for us. And Saudi Arabia needs him even more than Egypt does. I, for one, am jealous. I wish that I could be living out God's promise of persecuted evangelism so clearly.

interfaithquest »

Sat Aug 04, 2007 5:38 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 4

this world of war and tragedy was never intended. God had no plans for this world.of sin. Everyone needs to embrace this one fact in order to go beyond religion. One could easily embrace the muslim religion with this in mind. There is no place for RELIGION in heaven God had no intentions for man to ever be infected with SIN. The time has come to graduate from religion. God is absolute and will never change his plan of realizing a world where he dwells with all mankind.
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Praveen »

Sat Aug 04, 2007 12:42 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

Let's take the issue seriously especially the appeal mentioned in the last para of the article :
" ICC and Fahmy are requesting that people contact the Saudi embassy to inform them of the growing awareness of Saudi Arabia’s human rights violation in this case "

This is the oppurtunity to step out and help those who wants to come out of " religious opression ". Who knows, there maybe many more out there who wants to come out to the arms of christ. once a legislation of freedom of religion is passed to practise, profess and preach, then mighty doors will be opened in that country. " Rivers in the desert will we see "

laforte2007 »

Fri Aug 03, 2007 12:01 am Agree: 3   Disagree: 3

this is the true face of saudi arabia,you lay with dogs you get flees,at there heart they are muslims,muslims have proven-- for the pass 1700yrs - they on the whole should not be trusted,nor can the church of rome,there history is just as bloody and two faced,often what is said publicly is pacify the the ignorant.then they deal secretly to,kill steal and distroy,

Fair=Good »

Thu Aug 02, 2007 3:49 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 11

It will be difficult to take this story for face value, as there might be another reason why this doctor is held which he is hiding. Saudi Arabia has at least 2 million christian guest workers in different parts of the country, and this has been going on for decades. Why would they pick on this doctor ?

robinhooud »

Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:55 pm Agree: 6   Disagree: 0

The true face of this world spirit. Comfortable life has killed church in the West. May God's people wake up from the drugs of comfort, and remain awake, and in prayer.