We're talking about people who are basically secular, don't believe in G-d, don't believe in the bible, and suddenly they're up in arms over some kabbalistic rain dance ritual? Why don't they just laugh this one off?
"... suddenly they're up in arms over some kabbalistic rain dance ritual"
I wouldn't categorize it in such a way, but those who are up in arms apparently want to do so, which leads me to believe, that deep down, all the uproar indicates that some secretly believe that there actually is a possibility of Sharon being struck dead. A definite case of the old Shakespearean "thou protesteth too much," LOL.