Tuna mayonnaise and Salt and Vinegar crisps!!!

So, in my never ending quest to appear more intelligent than I actually am, (some people really are fooled that I'm clever, like my uncle Craig; he still thinks I invented post-it notes!!!) I've started reading "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Understanding Islam." The bible study supreme Beth Moore referred to the Dummies Guide to Judaism the other day and I thought that would be rather interesting, but due to my undiagnosed ADD, I bought the one about Islam instead. So, I am reading this book and am totally fascinated about it all.

The fact that Islam came from Abraham rocked my wee world a bit, but still, it's a great read - especially in the world's current climate. To know that the only other religion currently being attacked for living out it's belief's in the most extreme and legalist fashion, (ours being during the time of the Constantine,) comes from the same root as ours is amazing to me, and most likely not unrelated. Genesis 16 sees the introduction of Ismael, the man that founded Islam, who is the step brother of Isaac - both came from Abraham. God gave Abraham promises for both of his sons, however, the promise for Isaac was more profound/successful/honouring - can't think of the right word... The author, Yahiya Emerick, (I would love to know how to pronounce that name, it's well good. Maybe even better than M-hair-I!!!) brings up a lot of interesting ideas.

I am only a wee bit into the book, so there is bound to be more on this subject, but for now, it's worth the $$, go to the library and get a copy - or, if you are like me and scribble all over your books, buy it, or stick it on your Christmas list.

Peace ya beast....LOL