Curious Customs and Beliefs
Obama Supporters Fear Race May Bring Candidate Down, October 16, 2008, Reuters
Obama may need a 10-point lead to overcome “Bradley effect.”
Man Sentenced to 8 Years for Abuse of Teen Servant From Nigeria, October 14, 2008, Washington Post
He didn’t let her go to school, made her work without pay, and raped her.
Maybe We Should Blame God for the Subprime Mess, October 6, 2008, Time
“God caused the bank to ignore my credit score and blessed me with my first house.”
‘Black Guy’ Booth Livens Up Corvallis Saturday Market, June 11, 2008, Corvallis Gazette-Times
Diversity street theater in “a pretty Caucasian place.”
Hundreds Riot at Reading High School; Rock Injures Officer, February 29, 2008, Reading (Pennsylvania) Eagle
Dominican Republic independence celebrated the Dominican way.
Crossing Racial Divide, November 26, 2007, Detroit Free Press
White coed heads up Georgetown’s NAACP chapter.
Airline Sacrifices Goats To Appease Sky God, September 5, 2007, Reuters
Nepal’s state-run airline finds priests are cheaper than engineers.
1825: When the USA Was Not a White Country, August 27, 2007, Robert Lindsay
American whites: the once and future minority.
Islam In America Before Columbus, August 21, 2007, Muslim Weekly
American Indians are really Muslims?
Police: 3-Year-Old Girl Recovering From Exorcism Attempt, July 30, 2007, AP
Choking a toddler, naked woman covered in blood—not your European-style exorcism.
Woman Stripped After Being Branded Witch In Jharkhand, July 24, 2007, Newspostindia.com (New Delhi)
Witchcraft rampant in Jharkhand—more than 600 witches killed in last 10 years.
Lecturer Suspended After Breastfeeding Fatwa, May 21, 2007, AP
“Symbolic breastfeeding” would allow men and women employees to be alone together.
Crowd Packs Amphitheater For Man Claiming He’s Jesus Christ Reincarnated, May 7, 2007, WKMG-TV (Orlando)
Puerto Rican ex-con has a largely Hispanic following.
Guyana Woman Accused As Vampire Lynched, May 1, 2007, AP
What? No stakes through the heart?
Raising Khairlanji Ghost: Dalit Students ‘Purified’ With Cow Urine, April 23, 2007, Indian Express
Curious “purification” ritual inflames caste sensitivities in India.
Hindus May Win Right To Open Air Cremations In The UK, April 10, 2007, Times of India
Funeral pyres may become legal in Britain.
Hurley’s Indian Wedding An Insult, Hindus Tell Court, April 10, 2007, AFP
British beauty gets her “Indian” wedding wrong; natives take offense.
Adopt Our Baby Girls, India Begs Britons, April 9, 2007, Daily Mail (UK)
Otherwise they’ll face lives of “abuse and misery.”
Yonkers Police Probe Bizarre Cemetery Ritual, March 15, 2007, Journal News (White Plains, New York)
Not your mainstream voodoo.
Poker Debt Outrage, February 28, 2007, AP
Pakistanis present “marker” for payment: demand woman’s 17-year-old daughter.
Witchcraft Brings Murder To Pacific Paradise, February 26, 2007, Telegraph (London)
Collapse of health services prompt return to ancestral beliefs and practices.
Polio Cases Rise After Vaccination Scare, February 22, 2007, Guardian (Manchester)
Local Pakistani militants declare fatwa against polio workers—and they mean business.
Vanuatu Cargo Cult Marks 50 Years, February 19, 2007, BBC News
God, for Tanna islanders, is a mythical American named John Frum.
Children’s Foreheads Slashed In Muslim Saint’s Name, February 6, 2007, AP
Just one of the things Sunnis and Shiites fight about.
Saudi Court Orders Lashing, Jail For 20 Foreigners For Drinking, Dancing At Mixed Party, February 5, 2007, Fox News
Women to be flogged, too.
After 200 Years, Fight To End Slavery Goes On, February 1, 2007, Telegraph (London)
“Slavery is found in every region of the world”—Anti-Slavery International
Impotence Fears Hit Polio Drive, January 26, 2007, BBC News
In some areas, immunization teams have been attacked and beaten.
Women Sold As ‘Ghost Brides’ In China, January 25, 2007, itv.com
Valuable corpses.
Muslim Haj Pilgrims Perform Devil-Stoning Ritual, January 4, 2007, Reuters
Even Kuwaiti pilgrims prayed for the end of “main evil,” the United States.
Muslims ‘Refuse Anti-MRSA Gel’, January 2, 2007, The Sun (UK)
Muslim hospital visitors bring in infections; refuse to use disinfectant.
Fort Lauderdale Man Charged With Killing Father, Attacking Mother On Christmas Eve, December 26, 2006, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Haitian immigrant believed his mother was placing Voodoo curses on him.
Groups Offer Web Festival Sacrifice, December 19, 2006, Reuters
Pakistanis can now sacrifice cows, goats, sheep and camels by Internet.
Camel Sacrificed By Airport Staff, December 13, 2006, metro.co.uk
Some people would just have thrown a party. Or asked for bonuses.
From Iguanas To Armadillos, New York State Cracking Down On Mystery Meats, December 5, 2006, AP
It’s hard to change imigrants’ eating habits.
In Congo, Superstitions Breed Homeless Children, November 30, 2006, Christian Science Monitor
African families “throwing their children away.”
Africa Faces Growing Obesity Problem, November 30, 2006, AP
Being fat is seen as a sign of wealth, health and happiness.
Man Sentenced For Ant Abuse Punishment, November 22, 2006, AP
College business professor from Nigeria used punishments common in his native country.
Rape Case Roils Saudi Legal System, November 22, 2006, AP
Islam’s sharia law differs considerably from Western standards of justice.
South African Youths Risk Death On Ultimate Thrill Ride, November 17, 2006, Agence France Presse
How to get girls in Soweto.
Soft-Headed Swedes, November 15, 2006, AR Exclusive
Gov. minister wants all schoolgirls examined for signs of genital mutilation—even ethnic Swedes.
10 Days After Devil’s Night, Saginaw Still Burning, November 10, 2006, AP
Detroit tradition spreads.
Guinea Pig: It’s What’s for Dinner, November 6, 2006, Christian Science Monitor
US now a market for guinea-pig meat, courtesy of immigration.
Ethiopian’s Trial Focuses On Female Circumcision, November 1, 2006, AP
First US prosecution for increasingly common practice.
India Abolishes Husbands’ ‘Right’ To Rape Wife, October 27, 2006, The Independent
Seventy percent of Indian women believe they deserve a beating if dinner is late.
Staging Sex Myths To Save Zimbabwe’s Girls, October 26, 2006, BBC News
Witchdoctors in Zimbabwe tell patients sex with a virgin will cure AIDS.
Cambodian Woman Faces Sexual Assault Charge, October 16, 2006, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Cambodian immigrants have some unusual customs.
China Agonizes Over Leg-Stretching-By-Rack Surgery, October 11, 2006, Reuters
Height-conscious Chinese risk disfigurement from surgery to lengthen legs.
Clay As Delicacy And Danger, October 3, 2006, IPS
West Africans eat kaolin despite health risks.
Desecration Of Grave Linked To Religious Ritual, September 21, 2006, Tampa Tribune
Widow finds decapitated animals on her husband’s grave.
Hiring Of Psychic Haunts Bogota Official, September 20, 2006, AP
Colombia’s chief prosecutor gave “clairvoyant” unlimited access to staff.
Pakistan, U.K. Target Forced Marriages, August 30, 2006, AP
Thousands of British and American “nationals” are forced into marriages at young ages.
Britain Tackles ‘Crime Of Love’, July 26, 2006, IOL
Immigrants bring female genital mutilation to Western countries.
Black Magic Gets Bob’s Nod, July 26, 2006, Mail & Guardian
Zimbabwean professor believes people can fly using witchcraft; seeks patent.
No Honor, July 12, 2006, National Review Online
Brutal European murders that make headlines “may be the tip of a horrific iceberg.”
Witchcraft Ban Ends In Zimbabwe, July 5, 2006, BBC
Casting spells to injure others still against the law.
Saudi Man Convicted Of Sex Abuse, July 3, 2006, Denver Post
Defense claims charges based on “cultural differences” and “cynical Islamophobia.”
Pair Admit Enslaving Girl, 12, June 30, 2006, Los Angeles Times
Egyptian immigrant co-defendant’s excuse: “At that time we were new here.”
Horror of India’s Child Sacrifice, April 13, 2006, BBC News
Child sacrifice still practiced in some parts of India.
Voodoo Head Found in Air Luggage, February 13, 2006, BBC News
US customs finds macabre contraband in Haitian’s luggage.
Villagers Shun Man They Believe Is Dead, January 18, 2006, AP
Indian tries to convince his family he is not a ghost.
Diversity Is Strength! It’s Also . . . Cruelty To Animals, January 5, 2006, VDARE.com
Other cultures do not share the West’s kindness towards animals.
Holy Cows In A Small Town, December 30, 2005, WGRZ.com (Buffalo)
White Hindus will appeal ruling that required they remove holy cows from their yard.
Four Women Forced to Consume Human Excreta in Orissa, November 18, 2005, NewKerala.com (India)
How Indians punish witches.
Voodoo Practitioners Scatter After Katrina, October 31, 2005, AP
Destruction of New Orleans a heavy blow to Voodoo in America.
Indian Documentary Exposes Cannibalism Among Secret Hindu Sect, October 28, 2005, AP
Hindu ascetics eat corpses thrown into Ganges River.
Ghanaian Man Says Crimes Acceptable in his Culture, September 21, 2005, New Zealand Herald (Auckland)
He doesn’t think New Zealand should deport him for fraud and assault.
Illegals, Fairfax Wants To Aid Your Bladder Woes, September 15, 2005, Washington Times
Columnist notes the curious customs of Mexican immigrants.
A Niche in Ethnic Hitches, September 8, 2005, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Georgia civic center hosts curious ethnic weddings.
No Toilet, No Seat, Says Minister, August 5, 2005, BBC News
Indian believes those who relieve themselves outdoors should not be village councillors.
Beauty and the Bleach, July 27, 2005, Los Angeles Times
Asian women are at pains to whiten their skin.
Pakistani Burns Wife and Daughter to Death, June 21, 2005, Independent Online (Cape Town, SA)
One of 4,000 honor killings in the past four years in rural Pakistan.
Bride Gang-Raped After Wedding, May 31, 2005, South African Press Agency
Pakistani lets his friends gang-rape his bride to punish misdeeds of her brother.
Reality Flicked In Dylan Bio-Pic, March 21, 2005, Sunday Times (London)
Bob Dylan to be portrayed by black actress in film about his life.
Malaysia to Cane 45 Foreigners, March 16, 2005, AP
The long-threatened canings of illegal immigrants have started.
Ancient Rite or a Wrong?, March 3, 2005, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
168,000 African immigrants in the US have undergone genital mutilation.
New Front Gains Thrust, March 1, 2005, Botswana Press Agency
Botswana holds beauty pageant for HIV-positive girls.
Racial Discrimination May Contribute To Premature Births, December 1, 2004, Medical Study News
Proof that you can blame whitey for everything.
A Mexican Turkey Day, November 23, 2004, Arizona Republic (Phoenix)
Christian rescue mission will celebrate Thanksgiving with tacos and mariachi music.
Alleged Va. Police Impersonators Charged, November 16, 2004, NBC4.com (Washington, D.C.)
Hispanics impersonate police, “investigate” wallets, and leave with the cash.
Big-Bottomed Mannequins Boost Profile In New York, November 12, 2004, AP
Clothes stores display women’s pants on mannequins with black proportions.
More Than Third Of Turkish Women Justify Beatings By Husband: Poll, October 22, 2004, AFP
Many prospective “Europeans” think it’s right to beat wives for burning a meal.
Sign Of The Times—A Lonely Heart’s Plea To Find Love, October 19, 2004, Daily Telegraph (Sidney)
Chinese woman in Australia places ad for husband of “Caucasian appearance.”
Most Turks In Favor Of Polygamy, October 12, 2004, Parapundit
Many of these future “Europeans” also live in mud huts.
Killer Freed After Plea By Victim’s Family, October 1, 2004, The Scotsman (Edinburgh)
An example of our race’s penchant for excesses of compassion.
‘Miraculous’ Christ Washes Up in Texas Rio Grande, September 29, 2004, Reuters
Hispanics think Jesus statue discovered in river is God’s blessing on illegal immigrants.
Anti-Homeschooling Bigots Strike Again, September 27, 2004, Michelle Malkin
School terrorism drill casts homeschoolers in the role of terrorists.
SA Leader Urges Virginity Tests, September 24, 2004, BBC News
South African health minister urges people with AIDS to fight the disease by eating garlic and beets.
Mali’s Human Sacrifice—Myth Or Reality?, September 23, 2004, BBC News
Malians mark major events with human sacrifices.
Many Indians Abort Unwanted Girls, September 21, 2004, Washington Times
Abortion—and infanticide—kill five million Indian girls every year.
Arrest Blamed On Culture Clash, September 20, 2004, News and Observer (Raleigh)
Man kisses his sons genitals. Quaint Lebanese custom or crime?
Mexicans To Unite In Song, September 14, 2004, Washington Times
Mexicans all around the world to sing national anthem at 1 p.m. tomorrow.
Slavery Is Not Dead, Just Less Recognizable, September 3, 2004, Christian Science Monitor
There are more slaves in the world now than at any point in history.
On The Trail Of The Muti Killers, August 23, 2004, Independent (UK)
Some South Africans believe eating human body parts leads to health, wealth, and power.
‘Miracle Babies’ Row, August 23, 2004, Manchester Online (UK)
Kenyan church in Britain gives infertile couples “miracle babies.”
Glover Backs Out Of Haitian Cruise, August 19, 2004, Herald.com (Miami)
Black actor stokes conspiracy theory about American “coup” of Aristide.
U.N.: Sudan Police Sexually Exploiting Darfur Women, August 16, 2004, Reuters
Sudanese police in Darfur exchange firewood for sexual favors.
Nuwaubians Vacate Compound, Leave Behind Faux Buildings, August 10, 2004, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Bizarre black cult disappears mysteriously from mock-Egyptian compound.
Nigeria Wife-Swapping Sect Raided, August 6, 2004, BBC News
“Love your neighbour as yourself, share your wives with your neighbour,” sect says.
Grandparents Sue Over Jailhouse Baby, August 3, 2004, CNN.com
Grandparents think county government should help pay for baby conceived in jail.
Latino Immigrants Fueling Demand For Folk Medicine, August 2, 2004, NapaNews.com (Cal.)
Hispanic folk-healers treat patients with “la vida de las plantas and the forces of life.”
Fee Waived For Annapolis Slavery ‘Walk’, July 28, 2004, Washington Times
Event will feature white slaves and black slavemasters.
Sudan Militiamen Face Amputations, July 23, 2004, BBC News
Sudanese court orders that ten militia members have a hand and foot cut off.
Whites More To Blame For ‘Global Warming’?, July 22, 2004, WorldNetDaily.com
Blacks have a new grievance against whites: global warming.
Botanicas Blossom for Variety of Customers, July 20, 2004, Washington Post
Blacks begin to patronize Hispanic-owned voodoo stores in DC.