Once Muslim, Now Christian and Caught in the Courts - New York Times

Once Muslim, Now Christian and Caught in the Courts - New York Times So you want to be a Christian in Malaysia? Think twice, or move first. Read it here first - volokh.com

Bring on the germs.

I think I have found a good reason for this site. As I troll and find interesting tidbits, I have been loathe to bookmark them. The bookmark file just becomes cluttered. But here, I can just set the link, and I will have any easier time finding them.

Which brings me to this story. Recenty, witnessed some parents who seemed to be obsessive about their children and cleanliness. They should read the stories linked below.
I recall hearing of 'measles' parties that I may have gone to when I was a child. Thinking then was, get it over with now - they seem to have been right!
These are a few I have come across. Although, I cannot locate a recent one I read.

Too much cleanliness may be making some people sick.

More warnings against 'excessive cleanliness'. This one is from '02

From '04 "Don't touch that, it's dirty!"

Religion Today

Andrew Sullivan links to a letter in the Washington Post regarding Catholicism. If I recall correctly, he is Catholic.
While some of the details of the letter are specific to Catholic's, I suspect the sentiment holds true for many people of Christian faith. Perhaps other faith's also, though I can't speak to them.
I link to Andrew rather than the Post, as I don't know how long the Post story will be online.

Clash Of Civilizations?

I think everyone needs to go here and read this one.
Following are excerpts from an interview with Arab-American psychiatrist Wafa Sultan. The interview was aired on Al-Jazeera TV on February 21, 2006:
memritv.org

Hat tip (as they say) to The Corner.