Thursday, February 14, 2008

Scenes from the Religion of Whimsy.

1. Saudis prepare to execute woman for witchcraft. Crime? Allegedly rendering a Saudi male unable to brandish the ol' scimitar, if you catch my drift.



The verdict is read at the Saudi witch trial.

2. Protests by Muslim Pakistanis about Valentine's Day. Fire has a prominent role.

Yes, I know: the Crusades and Cordoba. Got it.

[Update: Sanity found in--of all places--Gaza.]

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