Posted by Blinky the Shark on 03/05/07 20:21

John Hosking wrote:

> 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. :-)

You might want to take a look at Frisbeterianism. We believe that
when you die your soul ends up on the roof, high enough that it
can't be reached with a rake.


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