"In Islam I found simplicity. I am traditional as a believer and the weight of 613 mitzvot seemed too much for me; indeed, as moderate Muslims, if we “criticize” Judaism it is mainly because its demands on its members are extreme"

There is so much wrong with the above statement I don't even know where to begin. First off, Islam didn't accept you. They accepted you after you converted; which would be exactly the same case with Judaism, convert to Judaism and you'd be accepted (not to many any and all other religions that allow conversion). And the 613 mitzvot seemed to much for you?? So let me get this right, you chose a religion based on how it will effect your laziness? Basically, you liked that Islam didn't force you to be kind to others like the 613 mitzvot do. Second, ALL religions require an enormous amount from its practitioners. You think Priests have it easy? Monks? Rabbi's? Islamic Terrorists? No. It all depends on to what extent you devote your life to the religion. But if you're devoted to your religion, any religion, you'll find your entire life consumed.

Stephen, if you converted to islam because you have a Oedipal complex and needed to pick the one thing that would truly zing your Jewish father then just admit it. But to try and make laziness a valid basis for conversion is just stupid.

Jewcy, this article is so blatently wrong and rediculous that allowing it to be published is journalistic negligence.