`  :I concur, promulgation is neutral.  Observe the oxford english dictionary's definition:``'To make known by public declaration; to publish; esp. to disseminate (some creed or belief), or to proclaim (some law, decree, or tidings).'``  This agrees with both sides, does it not?  Muslims believe he made it knownnonmuslims believe he proclaimed it, disseminated the belief. I fail to see much of a problem with the POV.      `