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Semi-protected edit request on 20 June 2015

Bias?

I tried to use this article for research, but it does not seem to be written in an objective and encyclopedic way. I would love it if a dedicated wikipedian took a scan through this article and revised it to eliminate the sense of judgement and bias which permeates the article.

Every section mentions that it is an intolerant, savage, and totalitarian country. While this is an issue for debate, it does not belong in an encylopedia's description of a nation's schools, culture, clothes, economy, etc.

Thank you

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Wahabism

In the beginning it's stated Wahabi is derogatory term, however as the article progresses it keeps referring Saudi Arabia as Wahabi. The article is biased and is using lots of weasel words to attack the Saudi Arabian polices.

I believe this is not a forum to express discontent or prejudice. I would suggest make a new Wikipedia page to highlight such issues and mention harmful/controversial policies of Saudi Arabia

This article should have neutral tone. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 114.77.40.48 (talk) 06:45, 13 November 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Semi-protected edit request on 6 December 2015

95.185.1.62 (talk) 12:05, 6 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format. Cannolis (talk) 14:10, 6 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Salafism

I think we should add a few words on Saudi's support of Jihaddist movement. Do you agree?

Salafism is sponsored globally by Saudi Arabia and this ideology is used to justify the violent acts of Jihadi Salafi groups that include Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Boko Haram, and the Al-Shabaab.[1][2] In addition, Saudi Arabia prints textbooks for schools and universities to teach Salafisim as well as recruit international students from Egypt, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Africa and the Balkans to help spreading Salafisim in their local communities.[1][2] Liechtenstein96 (talk) 08:49, 9 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

60000 Christians

"While a 2015 study estimates 60,000 Muslims converted to Christianity in Saudi Arabia." This is an absurd and unsubstantiated claim. It references one study that was done by an evangelical group based in Israel, and the study can only be accessed after signing up. To protect the integrity of Wikipedia, I believe this should be deleted unless actual unbiased and authoritative sources can be used to verify it. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.229.32.100 (talk) 12:13, 21 December 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Population

KSA's population is over 30 million now.

Redundant info in the last sentence of the top section

"The country is also criticised for its capital punishments, including the death penalty." The term "capital punishment" specifically describes the death penalty. On an unrelated note, some sources would be nice, considering the specific nature of the phrase. 193.33.93.43 (talk) 17:11, 4 January 2016 (UTC)user who is too lazy to create an account[reply]

  1. ^ a b Husain, Ed (2014-08-22). "ISIS Atrocities Started With Saudi Support for Salafi Hate". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
  2. ^ a b Friedman, Thomas L. (2015-09-02). "Our Radical Islamic BFF, Saudi Arabia". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2015-09-21.
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