Learn dammit,we need your insight!
From what is in there they sound like quite the enabling moral reletavists. He sounds like quite the indulged little rat as he grew up. In Northern Cali we are infected with them. Here are a few priceless quotes:
"At the age of 16 he converted to Islam. His mother says she does not know why John embraced the religion. Although he was raised as a Catholic, his mother says he was exposed to her following of Buddhist teachings. ?It?s very inclusive of all people and [has] a sense of social justice,? she says."
Is that beautiful or what? Mom doesn't know hoe he became interested in Eastern religions. Bhuddist teachings, lol.
"At age 18 John traveled to Sinna, in Yemen, to learn Arabic. He then moved on to Pakistan and a Madrassah in the village of Bannu, where in addition to working to memorize the Quran, he taught himself some of the Urdu and Pashto languages. Frank Lindh says his son?s study of languages and his dedication to his religious studies makes him proud."
This is just plain wierd. Eighteen, going to Yemen, to learn Arabic. Hmmmm. Bet daddy's proud now.
The article is worth a read.