Political philosophy, Saudi style. Islamic scholar and university lecturer Dr. Abdulaziz Al-Rays argues that a ruler should always be obeyed, no matter how evil he may be. Even if he abuses his power, steals money, commits adultery, drinks alcohol, and engages in homosexual acts. Because - you know - he's a ruler. That's how society works.
But what if the ruler, say, arranges for a critic of his rule to be slaughtered and dismembered in an embassy in a foreign country?
Not a problem. [Mick Hartley] Read more
