Five of the ten largest cities in the United States have names with religious origins. (Obama, revolution)

[Harrier]

I suppose we could add Phoenix to the list since it is named after a bird from Greek mythology - making 6 of the ten largest cities having names with religious origins.

San Francisco would make 7 of the top 15 and it is named after the Pope, no less!

[Redraven]

Originally Posted by BigDGeek

Can I get a 'who cares'?

Yes, you MAY (not "can"; there IS a difference!)

[BigDGeek]

Originally Posted by Redraven

Yes, you MAY (not "can"; there IS a difference!)

Yes yes, let's slam the Jew for using the vernacular.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by bradjl2009

So? Who cares what a place is named after?

I wouldn't want to live in Liberal, KS.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberal,_Kansas

The Pancake Race is pretty cool, however.

[pch1013]

I used to live on the corner of Republican Street in Seattle, but I didn't get cooties or anything.

[Neuling]

That's why I prefer liberal Seattle, named after some pagan Indian chief

[Neuling]

Originally Posted by Harrier

I suppose we could add Phoenix to the list since it is named after a bird from Greek mythology - making 6 of the ten largest cities having names with religious origins.

San Francisco would make 7 of the top 15 and it is named after the Pope, no less!

Odd, I thought he was elected just a few days ago

[pch1013]

Originally Posted by Neuling

Odd, I thought he was elected just a few days ago

Yes, and he chose to name himself after the most liberal city in the U.S.

[Harrier]

Originally Posted by Neuling

Odd, I thought he was elected just a few days ago

He was.

San Francisco had a crystal ball back in the late 18th century.

[pch1013]

Originally Posted by Neuling

That's why I prefer liberal Seattle, named after some pagan Indian chief

The Australians have the right idea. One of their major cities is named for Charles Darwin.