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 […]
(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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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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