Cynthia's post might have been written in jest, but such posts are extremely harmful and can end up creating superstitions.
On another front, I was amused to see some people praying to the sea after the tsunami sort of asking it to be benevolent and not bring on any more tsunamis. These people were displayed in some local newspapers. Are we living in the 15 th century, was the thought that occurred to me. On second thoughts, the fisherfolk who were praying may be indeed living in the 15 th century. Can imagine the mamoth-ness of the task of educating people to be rational. regards, samir
