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Jesus Malverde

(10,274 posts)
Sun Nov 1, 2015, 11:20 AM Nov 2015

World Health Organization Links Falafel and Hummus to Religious Fanaticism

Days after releasing a report linking processed meat to cancer, the World Health Organization has unveiled a disturbing new study that examined the dietary habits of individuals from countries around the world and determined that people who consume a high amount of falafel and other chickpea-based food items are at significantly higher risk of being involved in an intractable religious or sectarian conflict.

“Our studies found that test subjects who consumed falafel or hummus three times a week or more were more likely to establish a caliphate, be beheaded due to their belief in a hidden imam, or live in a makeshift trailer in an illegal settlement outpost in the Judean hills out of a heartfelt believe that it’s the will of God,” the WHO noted in their report. “Anyone looking to reduce their risk of such outcomes is urged to consider eliminating ground chickpeas from their diet immediately.”

The revelation came as a shock to many falafel lovers, who were unaware of any connection between consumption of the Middle Eastern street food and religious radicalization.

“I always wondered why, after moving from London to Iraq, my interests began shifting from birdwatching and rap music to beheading Christians and Yazidis,” explained former ISIS member Jihadi John. “Now it all makes sense.”

http://www.themideastbeast.com/world-health-organization-links-falafel-and-hummus-to-religious-fanaticism/

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World Health Organization Links Falafel and Hummus to Religious Fanaticism (Original Post) Jesus Malverde Nov 2015 OP
Correlation is not causation. ;) nt Erich Bloodaxe BSN Nov 2015 #1
Not a real story. Agnosticsherbet Nov 2015 #2
Oh dear....I've been eating quite a bit of hummus lately..... BlancheSplanchnik Nov 2015 #3
Guess that makes this Episcopalian dangerous! oldandhappy Nov 2015 #4
LOL. Is my favorite hummus recipe why I fantasize Hortensis Nov 2015 #5
Well, to be fair, people who eat Sabra SHOULD be pissed Scootaloo Nov 2015 #6
The true differences is that I use yuiyoshida Nov 2015 #7
We can only wonder how including sumac (as a spice) would have altered the findings. Igel Nov 2015 #8
I'd also add fried chicken, potato salad, and sweet tea to the list NightWatcher Nov 2015 #9
Well, guess why that explains why I have been thinking a lot about blowing smirkymonkey Nov 2015 #10
Is this supposed to be funny? Matariki Nov 2015 #11

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
5. LOL. Is my favorite hummus recipe why I fantasize
Sun Nov 1, 2015, 11:50 AM
Nov 2015

about there actually being a hell some of our so-righteously religious acquaintances would undoubtedly end up in?

Igel

(35,323 posts)
8. We can only wonder how including sumac (as a spice) would have altered the findings.
Sun Nov 1, 2015, 03:21 PM
Nov 2015

Reinforced them, no doubt.

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
9. I'd also add fried chicken, potato salad, and sweet tea to the list
Sun Nov 1, 2015, 03:38 PM
Nov 2015

That's what is served at my family's get togethers right before they launch into taking America back from the Kenyan in the White House.

 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
10. Well, guess why that explains why I have been thinking a lot about blowing
Sun Nov 1, 2015, 04:32 PM
Nov 2015
things up lately. Finally, an explanation!
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