Nungali Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Special forces trained to weed out magicians and the practice of magic. Including students doing well in exams for 'strange reasons' ... obviously witchcraft ! " the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice " - just what we need ! " Saudi Arabia’s notorious religious police are being trained to fight magic in order to effectively arrest those involved in dark arts in the Kingdom. Sorcery is very much illegal in Saudi Arabia, with numerous cases of the death penalty being employed as a punishment for the crime being reported in the past. Local media sources reported that 30 members of the religious police—known as the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice—completed a five day course in Riyadh earlier this month. This is not the first time that the training in how to fight magic has occurred, with courses reportedly taking place as far back as 2009 when the “anti-witchcraft unit” was first formed. The courses reportedly covered theoretical lessons as well as practical ones, aiming to educate the religious police on how to identify potential magicians. The kingdom’s war on magic also extends into the world of fiction, with the Harry Potter series by British author J K Rowling being banned. " - Albawaba news nedia Edited June 22, 2016 by Nungali 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted June 22, 2016 Sad that there are so many people who still believe in that stuff. There are countries in Africa that are doing the same thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted June 22, 2016 I like their name. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maheosphet Posted June 22, 2016 Sad that there are so many people who still believe in that stuff. There are countries in Africa that are doing the same thing. Perhaps it is fortunate for you that you have never encountered/experienced such "mystical" or "supernatural" phenomena / beings. I wouldn't believe it without first hand experience either! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted June 22, 2016 Once upon a time I travelled through Missouri and adopted their state motto: Show me. Yeah, I do consider myself fortunate. I discarded magic, miracles and the such when I was still in my teens. But still, reality is sometimes stranger than fiction. There are reasons people believe is such things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maheosphet Posted June 22, 2016 Once upon a time I travelled through Missouri and adopted their state motto: Show me. Yeah, I do consider myself fortunate. I discarded magic, miracles and the such when I was still in my teens. But still, reality is sometimes stranger than fiction. There are reasons people believe is such things. I had once disregarded it as well and also at an early age. What are your thoughts on spirits/souls if I may ask? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted June 23, 2016 Special forces trained to weed out magicians and the practice of magic. Including students doing well in exams for 'strange reasons' ... obviously witchcraft ! " the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice " - just what we need ! " Saudi Arabia’s notorious religious police are being trained to fight magic in order to effectively arrest those involved in dark arts in the Kingdom. Sorcery is very much illegal in Saudi Arabia, with numerous cases of the death penalty being employed as a punishment for the crime being reported in the past. Local media sources reported that 30 members of the religious police—known as the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice—completed a five day course in Riyadh earlier this month. This is not the first time that the training in how to fight magic has occurred, with courses reportedly taking place as far back as 2009 when the “anti-witchcraft unit” was first formed. The courses reportedly covered theoretical lessons as well as practical ones, aiming to educate the religious police on how to identify potential magicians. The kingdom’s war on magic also extends into the world of fiction, with the Harry Potter series by British author J K Rowling being banned. " - Albawaba news nedia The kingdom is also going after atheists and labeling them terrorists. Why does anyone insist on living in the 'Middle Ages'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silent thunder Posted June 23, 2016 Fear and control and fear of the loss of control. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songtsan Posted June 23, 2016 There is a place for just about everyone in this world....and that's not a place for me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted June 23, 2016 There is a place for just about everyone in this world....and that's not a place for me! Although just last year they were taking applications for executioners. Swords provided at no additional charge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songtsan Posted June 23, 2016 I do like swords a lot...that's a nice incentive... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted June 23, 2016 I had once disregarded it as well and also at an early age. What are your thoughts on spirits/souls if I may ask? I do hold to both those term/concepts. However, in my mind, our soul is basically our unconscious mind and our spirit is our Chi energy (life force). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted June 23, 2016 Why does anyone insist on living in the 'Middle Ages'. Because they don't know better or they think there is nothing they can do to change anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eques Peregrinus Posted June 23, 2016 Special forces trained to weed out magicians and the practice of magic. Including students doing well in exams for 'strange reasons' ... obviously witchcraft ! " the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice " - just what we need ! " Saudi Arabia’s notorious religious police are being trained to fight magic in order to effectively arrest those involved in dark arts in the Kingdom. Sorcery is very much illegal in Saudi Arabia, with numerous cases of the death penalty being employed as a punishment for the crime being reported in the past. Local media sources reported that 30 members of the religious police—known as the Committee for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice—completed a five day course in Riyadh earlier this month. This is not the first time that the training in how to fight magic has occurred, with courses reportedly taking place as far back as 2009 when the “anti-witchcraft unit” was first formed. The courses reportedly covered theoretical lessons as well as practical ones, aiming to educate the religious police on how to identify potential magicians. The kingdom’s war on magic also extends into the world of fiction, with the Harry Potter series by British author J K Rowling being banned. " - Albawaba news nedia Is it normal that the links points toward articles about ISIS decapitating women and about men dressing as dolls? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindtooloud Posted July 3, 2016 They once tried to arrest me for wearing shorts in public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wilfred Posted July 3, 2016 They once tried to arrest me for wearing shorts in public. they told you you couldn't wear shorts you said you can so you did. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mindtooloud Posted July 3, 2016 they told you you couldn't wear shorts you said you can so you did. And i showed them my american passport thats what made them leave me alone 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 3, 2016 Sometimes such fascist laws can be to our advantage Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralis Posted July 21, 2016 Saudi Arabian clerics issue Fatwa against Pokemon Go. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/20/saudi-arabia-renews-fatwa-for-pokmon-go/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thelerner Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) Saudi Arabian clerics issue Fatwa against Pokemon Go. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/07/20/saudi-arabia-renews-fatwa-for-pokmon-go/ OMG, those things are REAL! Only visible through augmented reality devices!? In that case the clerics are right! We've gotta hunt these monstrosities, catch'em all. Perhaps after being butchered their meat can go to the needy. I hear the balls are the best part. And here's a melody for all my Saudi Arabian Fatwa Friends Edited July 21, 2016 by thelerner Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nungali Posted July 21, 2016 No no no ! My MacDonalds stock just went up 12 % ..... all because if you buy a burger in Japan, it now comes with a free Pokeman . Please people of the world , consume Japanese products now ; (note lyrics) (I wonder what the Saudi anti occult police think of this ^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites