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by Cerium 2203 days ago
I am not finding that much information on the Stone-Throwing devils, but I think it could be a reference to the Muslim tradition of "stoning of the devil" in which small rocks are thrown by pilgrims at a wall. People who are racist against Muslims might question who is the devil. That the card is part of the Arabian Nights expansion does not help the cause.
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Given the age of the card, it's most likely a reference to the first intifada which was notable for widespread throwing of stones by the Palestinian.