The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is almost all desert, but contains 25% of the world’s known oil reserves. This enormous oil wealth produces 75-90% of government revenue and is the foundation of the economy and infrastructure, while also being used to export Islam globally. Ironically, unemployment among Saudis is high, between 20-40%, largely due to Saudis’ disdain for certain types of jobs. Saudi Arabia is the birthplace and keeper of Islam. People of other faiths may live in Saudi Arabia, but they may not practice their religion openly or gather privately. Saudi Arabia’s record on human rights is one of […]
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(Wall between Israel and West Bank) The Palestine Authority comprises two separate parts in the middle of Israel – the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. They claim Jerusalem as their capital and control most of the major towns, but Israel controls the access points. They lost most of their land in 1948 and the conquest of the remainder by Israel in 1967. This event dominates the lives of most of the Palestinians living there. There are over 10 million Palestinian Arabs globally. Between 2 and 3 million live in Jordan, over 1 million in Israel, and the rest spread […]
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The Sultanate of Oman is on the southeast coast of Arabia and the strategic tip of the peninsula that dominates the entrance to the Arabian/Persian Gulf. The majority are Arabs but approximately 25% are expatriates. Oil production is the primary source of revenue. There is a high degree of personal freedom and political stability for the region. The majority of Christians in the country come from expatriate workers, and it is illegal to try to evangelize the Muslim community. The internet and mobile phones are the best tools to help reach the people about Christ. There are Christian radio broadcasts […]
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Lebanon rests between Israel and Syria, and is the site of ancient Phoenicia, which is related to the ancient Canaanites. Back to at least 1000 BC, they were considered very religious people in their practice of temple prostitution and child sacrifice. Even with their tumultuous history, they have religious freedom and are the only Arab state that is not officially Muslim. They are the only land in the Middle East where it is legal to change your religious affiliation, and Christians are more freely able to come to Lebanon for Christian training and education. About 59% are Muslim and 32% Christian. […]
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Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.
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