I don't recall ever discussing race here, though I have been called racist for questioning religion, and find it rather odd.

Maybe you want to discern race from religion, since muslims, hindus, christians, whatever, are not defined by race or ancestry. You are obviously an example of that Lynn.

Hesham's website is more about Islam than dentistry and that is what led to this strange discussion.

Personally, I don't agree with you in regard to accepting all people at face value either. An inquiring miind inquires, an intelligent person looks before they leap. Asking questions and raising objections is not sinful. Though the history of 'dentistry' and 'medicine' may be.

Why so many people regard asking questions about the quran and it's anti-semitic/anti-christian bantering to be racist is also a very good question. Perhaps there is a flaw in your education. Learning to accept every thought and idea that presents itself does make you very manageable, but it won't make you healthy and happy, it will not help you succeed nor will it ever make everyone love you in return. Even Hesham accused me of hating him... where he got that idea I really don't know. Perhaps he is projecting something of his own is all I can suggest.

Nice try though, Lynn.

I was wondering, if Hesham uses a water spray, like I suppose he needs to, but doesn't use a rubber dam or similar, then what keeps the water (mixed with bits of amalgam/mercury) from going down the patient's throat? A little bit of cheesecloth or guaze won't stop mercury.

I'd prefer transparent plastic goggles so I can see my surroundings. I get claustrophobic when confined for too long.