Here’s a delightful story from the Saudi dictatorship:

“Jeddah (AsiaNews) – A Saudi citizen converted to Christianity has been arrested and jailed. Emad Alaabadi was taken into custody last November 29, at Hofuf, a town in eastern Saudi Arabia, but the news was reported only a few days ago by the International Christian Concern (ICC), a Washington-based human rights group. AsiaNews local sources have confirmed the report, and also say that he “is not the only Saudi Christian in jail at the moment: there are also others”. According to news obtained by ICC, other Christians – at least 3 or 4 – appear to have been arrested along with Emad.”

Now, I understand perfectly well that – for now – the West still has to have dealings with the repulsive regime that runs ‘Saudi’ Arabia, but I am at a loss to understand how anyone – let alone anyone professing a strong Christian faith – is willing to treat its representatives as honored guests, sponsors or friends.

And if you think I’m referring to the Bush family, you are right.

Via Viking Pundit.