Posted by John Hosking on 03/05/07 15:54

Toby A Inkster wrote:

> So overall, there doesn't seem to be a pattern in what type of thing
> religions are named after. The fact that Islam is named after a concept
> (peace and surrender) does not appear to be unusual. It seems most of the
> religions are named after something that they value strongly or aspire to
> be like. This certainly applies to Christianity, Islam, Buddhism,
> Confucianism, Sikhism, Jainism and Shinto; so Islam is not unusual in this
> respect.
>
> You appear to be a bizarre spamming wacko, so probably won't return to
> this news group to read this reply; nonetheless I've enjoyed writing it.

And I've enjoyed reading it (although I "missed" the original spam).

Fascinating as always, sir. I'm thinking of converting to Tobianism. :-)

--
John (Hare Hare, Toby Toby)

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