Marduk brings our attention to this little item.
In a shocking if little-noticed revelation, Schlessinger — who very publicly converted to Judaism five years ago — opened "The Dr. Laura Schlessinger Program" on August 5 with the confession that she will no longer practice Judaism. Although Schlessinger said she still "considers" herself Jewish, "My identifying with this entity and my fulfilling the rituals, etc., of the entity — that has ended."
Whatever the *bleep* that means.
Apparently, Dr. Laura doesn't feel she's received enough "warmth" from the Jewish community. Er, entity.
Schlessinger began her August 5 program by noting that, prior to each broadcast, she spends an hour reading faxes from fans and listeners. "By and large the faxes from Christians have been very loving, very supportive," she said. "From my own religion, I have either gotten nothing, which is 99% of it, or two of the nastiest letters I have gotten in a long time. I guess that's my point — I don't get much back. Not much warmth coming back."
Schlessinger even hinted at a possible turn to Christianity — a move that, radio insiders say, would elevate her career far beyond the 300 stations that currently syndicate her show. "I have envied all my Christian friends who really, universally, deeply feel loved by God," she said. "They use the name Jesus when they refer to God... that was a mystery, being connected to God."
You know, this woman's religion is her own business. Or, rather, it should be and would be if she didn't feel the need to constantly shove it into the public spotlight. But it's clear from the above that she'd be happier elsewhere. For a while, at least.
So I'll second Marduk's closing sentiment. Except the part about the door. Let it.
