Posted on 04/02/2009 12:48:50 PM PDT by pissant
The new Saudi king has ordered citizens not to kiss his hand, saying the traditional gesture of respect is degrading and violates Islam.
"Kissing hands is alien to our values and morals, and is not accepted by free and noble souls," Abdullah told a delegation from Baha, in southwest Saudi Arabia, which came to the royal palace to offer congratulations on his accession. "It also leads to bowing, which is a violation of God's law. The faithful bow to no one but God."
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Hot much the Saudi King here is in charge of the Monuments of Evil and worshiping of Hell.
Did we just witness obama kiss his own father's hand?
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