Author Topic: Saudi Arabia Bans Crucifixes, Dolls, & Stuffed Animals (Read 211 times)

Real American · « **on:** December 17, 2003, 04:10:56 PM »

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,106040,00.html

Saudi Arabia Bans Dolls, Stuffed Animals

Wednesday, December 17, 2003

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia (search) has banned the importation of female dolls and stuffed animals, giving merchants three months to dispose of such stock, a state-guided newspaper reported Wednesday.

Interior Minister Prince Nayef ordered the ban which was relayed around the country by the national Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Al-Riyadh said.

The daily gave no reason for the ban, which could not be confirmed with government officials Wednesday. Strict interpretations of Islamic law (search) ban representations of living beings and any exposure of the female figure.

The ban singled out stuffed-animal toys and female dolls. It did not mention male dolls and it was not clear if these were banned as well.

The order also ordered any mannequins for female clothes be "far from any indecency" and prohibited the importation of crucifixes and models of Buddha (search), the newspaper said.

The ban comes at a time when some in Saudi Arabia have questioned whether the country's strict Islamic law fuels Islamic militancy. The kingdom's rulers have launched a crackdown on militants after deadly suicide bombings this year in Riyadh.

They also have appeared to be taking steps toward moderation and limited reform. The government gave directives to mosque preachers, amended religious textbooks and promised local elections — a first for a country that has no parliament.

OmNIsCiUs · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2003, 05:04:22 PM »

damn... going a little far isn't it? Banning something doesn't mean they don't exist anymore.

Trauma-san · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2003, 08:09:44 PM »

Yeah, crazy shit. I saw a thing today, also, where France has banned Crucifixes, and Muslim head wraps from schools in France. That's rediculous.

[Stoned]Jesus H. Christ[Wheat] · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2003, 10:03:07 PM »

crazy indeed

Smoke · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2003, 01:59:34 AM »

Quote from: Trauma on December 17, 2003, 08:09:44 PM

Yeah, crazy shit. I saw a thing today, also, where France has banned Crucifixes

They wanted to do it in Italy too. "They" means a muslim tried to sue a school cause it had a Crucifix. Obviously the fool didnt win.

Trauma-san · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2003, 06:57:58 AM »

^^ That's because, even to this day, people don't realize the difference between "Freedom" and "State Sponsered Religion". Freedom I guess is a hard concept to grasp, lol.

Smoke · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2003, 08:56:18 AM »

Quote from: Trauma on December 18, 2003, 06:57:58 AM

^^ That's because, even to this day, people don't realize the difference between "Freedom" and "State Sponsered Religion". Freedom I guess is a hard concept to grasp, lol.

Yeah. Actually here in Italy that fool didnt understand the difference between "A symbol who has charaterized Italy for 20 centuries and who is just a symbol" and "State Sponsered Religion". If you go to ,for example Saudi Arabia, and you ask to put a Crucifix on the wall of a school, or to remove their social and cultural symbols.....
http://www.dubcnn.com/connect/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=45463

That's the result!

When you came in Italy, you have to respect us and our culture/religion. You are free to have your own religion, but understand you're a guest, first. So study our culture, dont fight our culture. Then speak.

P.S. All the organizations of muslims in Italy condamned that fool.