gdp's Comments

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : About Me

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:13:48 +0000

You find no disagreement from me.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : About Me

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:13:10 +0000

I could produce a much better book than the Quran.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Muslim TV Network Owner Beheads Wife

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:10:19 +0000

Yeah, sometimes I get discouraged when these guys do things like this. It makes my job so much easier.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Muslim TV Network Owner Beheads Wife

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:09:46 +0000

Yep, Islam really is the religion of peace.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Why I Can't Believe

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 07:59:38 +0000

Right. But why be a slave to Allah?

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : god Loves Me!

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:50:50 +0000

I actually think that this god would be in an insane asylum.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Favorite Atheist/Atheism Blogs

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:09:39 +0000

http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=picture1... Yeah, I like your direct writing a great deal. You concisely write an idea thats' been in my head for sometime, and it comes together very nicely with your blogs.

The Atheist Blogger : Happy 1st Birthday!

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:44:45 +0000

Cool stuff! This website has definitely become part of my personal internet routine.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Favorite Atheist/Atheism Blogs

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 15:20:00 +0000

np. i tried to begin reading a large amount of atheist blogs. but usually, i end up just falling back to maybe these top 6 and a few more.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Americans are not your enemy

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 12:59:24 +0000

That is a good point, America did get rid of Iran's main two enemies in the Middle East. But, this is only a temporary situation. Soon enough, we will be supporting all sorts of characters in Iraq and Afghanistan, (under the guise of supporting "stability.") I'd argue, that Iran would probably having 10 satellites in space if it wasn't for American imperialism (don't forget, the Iraq-Iran war that America supported set Iran back many years).

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Americans are not your enemy

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 12:45:08 +0000

The puppet master point is entirely different issue, one that requires an extensive research, and really is not something I personally could comment on. But, assume that the president is a puppet, or a figurehead, that doesn't mean that the quote is still not valid (it was by Ralph Nader btw). The president to the masses is not viewed as simply a figurehead, and really, while I don't believe in some sort of subjective/relative truth, it still doesn't change the fact that, Governor George W. Bush probably ever inspired anyone to become a leader (unless in opposition). I am, almost 100% sure, that in 20 years, we won't have presidents who say that, they were heavy influenced by George W. Bush, and decided to become a leader due to his charm or intelligence. I don't see how the last administration did anything to directly strengthen Iran. I think Iran is a very capable country with a good deal of natural resources, and if it weren't for the sanctions that the UN (led by the US), Iran would be a great deal stronger than it was. Domination and fear works for imperial powers, and America is indeed, an imperial power. Militarily, no country in the Middle East would dare attack the US, they would be sent back to the Stone Age (perhaps worse). I do agree that sooner or later, America will no longer be an Imperial Power (just because its not possible to sustain it as long as before), but it won't be because America just wanted to though. It would be because America will have no choice in the matter.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Israeli Terrorism

Mon, 5 Jan 2009 05:11:00 +0000

I disagree with the first statement about the vilification of Israel. I think CNN and all other forms of massed media have been extremely euphemistic about the situation. Just like they usually are with most things (except when it concerns America, in that case, they are quite over the top with their depiction of news). That was the point of my "Israel and the Media" blog. Warfare with standards is not, and should not be a contradiction. Check this link out: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laws_of_war#Internat... If you really believe that last paragraph there, I suppose we will never see eye to eye on this conflict. That is a fundamental difference between us I suppose, and I am not going to attempt at converting you to my way of thinking, I would rather just attempt to unite and organize those who think similarly.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Israeli Terrorism

Sun, 4 Jan 2009 05:28:01 +0000

The Palestinian government and Hamas are obviously lunatics. I don't think anyone will realistically challenge that. They are indeed not innocent. However, while all of that is true, it simply does not justify what Israel is doing, and the kind of warfare and terrorism they have taken part in is despicable.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Israel and the Media

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:58:02 +0000

Hm, well I guess I should take your advice and not continue. I don't think I will be able to change your mind on this matter, and I doubt I would change my opinion either. In the long run, (after reading your blog a bit), we have far more in common than we disagree, and really that's the important part.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Israel and the Media

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:33:19 +0000

The question of Israel's legitimacy is an entirely separate issue. And it seems you're avoiding the my earlier question of, What gives Israel the right act like animals in response to other animals as you put it.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Israel and the Media

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:20:09 +0000

Even if we grant Israel legitimacy, which I don't personally but I am willing to accept it for purposes of this discussion. On what basis does it give them the right to act like animals right back? Two wrongs certainly don't make it right.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Israel and the Media

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:05:26 +0000

Where do they get these rights from?

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Undeserved Respect

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:16:00 +0000

Of course there are differences between blind faith and those who believe something with a little reason. And yet, you still agree the arguments don't hold up. So, basically the difference is people who believe in complete nonsense and those who believe in complete nonsense for other reasons (that don't hold up either). What a great distinction...

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Undeserved Respect

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:08:45 +0000

I'll check out those sources and get back to you, but from whats written in the wiki article does not mean much. So, perhaps the sources will shed some light on this situation. The reason why I say the majority of Christians do not encourage the concept of reason is actually based upon a distinction made by I believe Socrates (though I could be wrong on the person). The difference between a religious person and a nonreligious person is the attitude of faith. Faith is literally the cop-out technique people resort to because they have no material evidence. I could interchange any religion which requires faith as a necessary step and my statement would still be valid. I am not picking on Christianity in particular. You make distinction between blind faith and some other sort of faith which is distinct from some sort of other kind of faith. Of course there a difference between a common member of Al-Qaeda or the Young Earth Creationist and a normal modern person. But, what difference does that make on the religion itself? That just means that the people who take it word for word are apparently wrong and the people who interject with their own ideas are apparently more right according to you. But, on what basis do you make that judgment? Certainly I don't think there exists any doctrinal based reasons to read the Bible metaphorical instead of literal. What I am trying to say is, it is not the religion nor the faith that encourages reason, it is human common sense. I would go as far as saying, it is human common sense that contradicts faith and religion.

Moiz Khan - The godless Liberal : Undeserved Respect

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:51:17 +0000

The link you posted that you state "most historians..." Almost all of those sources are Christian sources that were after Jesus. And the ones who are not Christians are still highly contested. It seems if anything that adds more to my side than it does for yours. Of course there have been people who were Christians and encouraged the concept of reason. But, still, the resounding majority do not. Exceptions do not make the rule, and I don't think anyone would deny that there have been individuals who were Christians and great thinkers...The authorities for the most part (popes and high clergy) have been against human reason simply by their profession as those who propagate the attitude of faith. Accusing me of lack of knowledge on Christianity on this post which rarely discusses Christianity is absurd. I really don't see where that criticism comes from... On the point about "people have the right to believe what they want." Of course they do, and I never said they can't. You are making a point on something I haven't made a point about. My problem is not with private and personal belief, its more with public belief. If someone wants to pass off their beliefs as true and reasonable, that is where I object. Overall I am confused by your criticism, and would love to read it if you articulate it some more.