851. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227638 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 12:15 pm

Fanusi,

Your post isn't showing up.

At least on my side, I wonder if anyone else is having problem with the same posts or if it's all random.

852. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227629 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 11:47 am

I don't think most Muslims are given a "mission" from Islam HQ.

oooo clever. [rolls eyes]. Islam wants world domination. No?

If you don't agree with the radicals, that means you disagree with there interpretations of the religion. So why would you stop calling your self a Muslim because of the behaviour of someone whom you think,--rightly or wrongly,-- don't represent Islam?

[sigh] Because ISLAM IS NOT JUST A RELIGION. If anything it's one little bitty piece of the pie. It's a front if you will. Perhaps if muslims would realise this, it would become a lot more than just "disagreeing with the interpretation of the religion". And what exactly is there to misunderstand? Islam hasn't evolved the way christianity has. There are no "misinterpretations". That's just lunacy.

And like I pointed out before, in any religion it's the "moderates" that are the support system the "fanatics" need. You take away the moderate support and what do you have? A few loonies running around with nobody to support them.

They need the "moderates". Not only just for legs to stand on, but moderates can with proper work and brainwashing be made into a fanatic.

Really that's not a hard concept to understand by any means. When talking about any religion, or cult.

speak out against the radical Muslims above and beyond your fellow citizens do? You are not responsible in anyway for the actions of the extremists so why should you go out of your ways to prove your loyalties?

You don't have to go out of the way. Simply staying in the religion is loyalty enough. Like I've pointed out before, the radicals need regular ol' mild and meek moderates to continue doing what they are doing.

Justify what? Are you saying every Muslim justifies Bin Laden just because he/she is a Muslim?

Well they've obviously helped support it. Willingly or not. (See above points)

edit

Look, it doesn't matter how nice the muslim is, or how mild they all seem, they all know that when rubber meets the road, jihad is a way of life and something that has to be followed. They all hold as a belief in their heads that they are superior and everyone else are infidels. I don't care how nice and sweet they appear to be. It's what they all accept as reality.

853. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227604 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 11:24 am

Do you honestly think that hardened criminals are going to listen to ranting preachers?

It's happened enough times before.

But beside that even if the answer was no. I think that's the point that fanusi is trying to make. It's not just about religion. (That's just the bait)A hard nosed criminal just might be susceptible to the very real, very violent aspect of Islam. They have a sense of purpose for when they get out of jail, (a problem that a lot of criminals face when leaving jail) and a "group" to belong to, that they feel will support them and help them.

854. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227594 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 11:03 am

Does that simple point of logic escape you?

Not at all. But you obviously didn't notice, or were to busy trying to come up with a somewhat witty respone, to realise that I addressed your question.

Now, I believe it's your turn.

EDIT

It's also a misunderstanding of what Islam is. It isn't a religion the way Christianity or Buddhism is. It's a Total System

[nods] I think that is exactly what everyones problem is. People don't realise it's a total system. I'm just now starting to realise and notice this. No thanks to you or al. Any way, Islam has always seemed a bit extreme or scary as a religion, but in my mind no less scary or possibly extreme than Christianity could be. Then I started realising it was more than that, and when I really stop to think about it, scares the shit out of me. They don't just want to pull someone over to their side of the fence, give them a better way of life, or save their souls. They want complete world domination and will stop at nothing to get it. Converting people into their religion is just the first step.

There is a huge difference.

855. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227588 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 10:50 am

But after a couple of thousand years it has moderated itself

True, but islam has yet to do that. In fact given the rise of new weaponry and technology, it's worse now. In two thousand years (if things keep persisting as they are now) there wont be a world left to moderate anything in.

How do you know what their "underlining feelings" are? Do you know mind reading?

Does underlining cause suit you better? And if you are arguing that they don't feel this way are you a mind reader?

And no I'm not but I based that assumption on what the whole mission of islam is. What they continute to stand for today. If they didn't agree with what the extremists were doing, well we wouldn't have followers in the religion. Even at a "moderate" point. The simple fact that they continue to stay in the religion and not take a major stand against it, shows that they justify it.

856. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227585 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 10:41 am

It's difficult to appeal to "moderates" when quite simply, as Atheists, we don't accept a moderate belief in god. Moderates make "all" belief in god acceptable

Good point.

asinine idea of 'moderate Islam'. There's no such thing.

I'm starting to understand and realise this.

Moderate islamists are the support factor that extremists need. Whether or not they like the extent of terror that arrises from the extremist side, they aren't going to take a major stand against them. They are always going to have an underlining feeling of justification for what they do, and turn the other cheek.

857. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227564 by thewhitepearl on August 10, 2008 at 9:57 am

Can someone tell me why many of the comments here carry numbers & names but no text? Is it some kind of bug with the site or is my browser at fault?

I'm having the same problem. It's upsetting because I haven't seen fanusi post this frequently in awhle, I want to see what all the fuss is about.

858. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227429 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:58 pm

He had a custom one made and he looks like darth vader. It's a bit ridiculous looking.

No he didn't. He isn't playing in any of the pre-season games.

859. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227425 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:48 pm

Hey, we're all about facts here, and Dallas...No Superbowls in their future.

And why not?

Hey have you seen LaDainian Tomlinsons' facemask?

EDIT

You guys piqued my curiosity. Unfortunately it's on the mens volleyball. And men playing volleyball professionally should just be a no-no. Much like women playing football. It shouldn't happen. Ever.

860. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227423 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:34 pm

Robotaholic,

I have my moments.

861. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227422 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:30 pm

Mordy,

YOU suck.

[EDIT]

Are you guys going to be talking about the olympics all night?? :P

I thought I was going to get a little edumacation Laurie.

862. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227405 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 8:42 pm

Mordy,

I can buy a lot of tequilla, that's no problem. But FYI next time you decide to buy stock in alcohol, vodka would be your best bet.

They're playing in SD, I thought they'd be showing it their as well, especially since it's on CBS. w/e

They're losing 10/24

863. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227389 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 7:40 pm

Mordy,

Naa going to Spain in September, and I live in Dallas so if I don't have my fill of the latino/spanish culture now, I'll get it in Spain.

Went to mexico earlier this year, if you go down there you have to do it right. I don't really like to hit all of the tourist-y spots.

I dont think me, al, dos xx, tequilla, and mexicans would be a good mix.

[edit] Are you watching the cowboy game?

864. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227387 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 7:33 pm

Ah, it's such a shame that you Americans, in your desire to expunge all things British

I often find myself disappointed that it happened that way. And a little angry that Americans wimped out all of the sports. I don't understand why we couldn't have just continued some of the same customs and traditions.

Any way, I must be the only person that doesn't really care for the olympics. I haven't watched a minute of it.

its gay.

865. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227347 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 5:51 pm

They put me in a good mood. Just cause I cant resist belting out the good parts.

866. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227333 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 5:33 pm

Apathy,

Ha! Perfect. On another note, I found a song for you based on a comment you made earlier. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9OGfBGOCpk&feature=related

Dhamma,

It's going to feel like it must have been love if you plan on drinking as much as you say.


Morning Laurie,

Everything you said is all greek to me.

867. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227323 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 5:20 pm

Ap,

Not sure, chicago, new mexico or new york. Maybe oregon. And what do you mean you aren't sure?

no cro magnon man would ever breed with something so hideous as a neanderwench.

The female neanderthals {at least compared to the male) looked, and had a lot more modern features, so I'm sure they were easier to mate with, or mistake for, than the males.

868. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227317 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 5:05 pm

Apathy,

Ha Ha! Noooo George Michael...I think this one is the song that he is more likely to sing into a hairbrush later on tonight, in his drunken stupor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0DNQMzpG_s&feature=related

Dhamma,

Five beers and you are feeling that good? As for the hangover, if you nibble on something high in protein all through the night, you'll feel better in the morning!

869. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227307 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 4:37 pm

Ap,

I'm doing well. I'm a bit antsy, I want to take a mini vacation. How are you doing?

870. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227302 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 4:28 pm

ukvillafan,

I like the fact it's quaintly english. (It's bigger, harder, and does more damage) Plus it was a gift from Apathy, I'll cherish it forever.

But the swish sound does satisfy me....

Really, it's nothing... we all make mistakes once in a while

Oh yes we do. [sigh]

MamaKelly??

[chuckles]

871. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227297 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 4:20 pm

Apathy,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk0K6SJ6GMQ&feature=related

872. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227285 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 3:42 pm

Dhamma,

Girl troubles then?

Mordy,

[thump]

873. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227281 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 3:30 pm

MORDY ACIOUS ONE!

GET THE CRICKET BAT, GO TO YOUR ROOM, AND WAIT.

874. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227279 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 3:25 pm

Dhamma,

Noted. Why are you at home alone, drunk, and not heading out?

He he I love it when people are drinking and posting.

875. Conversation between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox

Comment #227278 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 3:22 pm

Diacanu,

:0

Wow that was intense.

"Your heart works, your dick works, how about your brain" and everything that followed was my favorite bit.

Oh and "cum catcher"

876. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227272 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 3:17 pm

8, Tiki,

:P

Not my fault you guys are such pervs.

It really does excite me tiki, no perv joke intended or fishing for.

877. Conversation between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox

Comment #227259 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 2:58 pm

[sigh] I don't even know if I'm up to dealing with anymore clearmind today.

But, I'm a sucker for trainwrecks sometimes.

878. An atheist plays God's advocate

Comment #227253 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 2:54 pm

Leave Britney alone!!

Random...

yes. But it doesn't rule out the possibility that billions of years ago, God â€" or a god, or gods â€" created the world and populated it with bacteria capable of evolving

No, but it does take away the beauty from it.

879. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227240 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 2:36 pm

Mordy,

You're going to give me a heart attack.

880. Novel on prophet's wife pulled for fear of backlash

Comment #227238 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 2:33 pm

They should be able to publish it without fear although I don't know who would really want to buy it. It's not the authors fault the guy was a pedophile.

881. Neanderthal DNA Shows They Rarely Interbred With Us Very Different Humans

Comment #227233 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 2:28 pm

Genome research excites me. This is awesome.

882. Conversation between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox

Comment #227099 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:23 am

Poor Steve, I would like to believe that an answer about how corruption came into the world would be appreciated but somehow I don't think so....

It might be. Why don't you stop talking nonsense and just answer it. Unless of course you don't have one.

I guess one question gets answered and that leads you on to making another one.

Damn the learning process. Pshh what idiot thought of that?

Mainly because of course they are not questions but accusations

Sounded like a question to me.

You will seek to deflect any kind of criticism by ignoring the issues

As stated and exampled by clearthinker.

883. Conversation between Richard Dawkins and John Lennox

Comment #227094 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:04 am

Steve,

He's obviously to busy being a reporter.

884. Richard Dawkins replies to Libby Purves

Comment #227091 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 10:02 am

Mordy,

He seems to have made a cameo appearance this morning, and I could read all of his older posts but I don't know if I want to waddle through the dirt. Too bad apathy isn't here to post the warning.

885. Father, son and holy toast

Comment #227087 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 9:58 am

He actually came here first and I went down to smooth things over with his wife before he would go home.

Chiiickuuuuun [flaps arm] baaaoh baaaoh

That's a horrible story.

I can't eat a lot of bread, which sucks cause I love bread and I LOVE muffins. A cocktail this early in the morning? And out of a coffee mug? Ha ha ha.

886. Richard Dawkins replies to Libby Purves

Comment #227075 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 9:32 am

Your comments got posted on the Times Online site, including the [whack] from twp, hope she felt it

He he yes!

Damn I missed clearthinker last night??

887. Bill Maher hates your (fill in the blank) religion

Comment #227073 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 9:26 am

According to the article it was dubiously pre-arranged. The camera crews would start setting up, rolling and then he would walk in. Trapping them.

The difference that I see in Maher and Stein is, I dont think PZ Myers and the crew would have said no to interviewing with him, if he had been honest.

Believers know how ridiculous they're beliefs are. So naturally, they are afraid of being exposed.

888. Father, son and holy toast

Comment #227069 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 9:19 am

mordy,

Much better, thank you.

I know, I know. I don't deny that and I will sit and watch one if I'm not doing anything and feel like scoping it out. What I meant is, I won't go out of my way to watch it.

For example in regular season, I work my schedule around Sunday, Mondays and plan in advance if I have to on Thursdays.

889. Bill Maher hates your (fill in the blank) religion

Comment #227067 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 9:15 am

Good Morning All,

I think we all know that if Bill Maher and the producers had been honest while making the film, they wouldn't have been able to get the interviews. There is no way in hell people would have said "why yes, ok".

And this has been done in news and film making for years, so it's nothing new. It's called doing anything you can to get your story.

And he is being public about what he had to do to get the story, so at least he isn't trying to deceive the public.

On top of everything it's a comedy, not a documentary or one that is set up to be strictly educational to the public and reveal some sort of ultimate truth.

All though I have a feeling it will manage to do just that.

890. Father, son and holy toast

Comment #227061 by thewhitepearl on August 9, 2008 at 8:58 am

I guess twp has a headache, it's not a Friday night without her.

awww gee thanks!

Well, possibly...hard to have fun with a headache though.

Alcohol takes away the pain.

As for the rest of that conversation,

1.) I don't go clubbing. Here in Dallas we have bars, ultra lounges, and clubs. I frequent the first two. Clubs are usually dirty, sweaty, and are usually 18 up. I don't find that fun.
2.) Did the raiders end up winning? I don't really make it a point to watch pre-season.

891. Father, son and holy toast

Comment #226852 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 7:01 pm

you having a penis forced upon your oral cavity

Wait, what? when did that happen?

We try to keep the humour not so personally offensive unless you're an idiot.

892. Bill Maher hates your (fill in the blank) religion

Comment #226842 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 6:48 pm

Sorry, I was just trying to make the metaphor stronger by using similar wording

It's all good in the hood mate! As long as you have learned from the error of your ways.

Now allow me to get you an ice pack and asprin for the injury to your head.

893. Father, son and holy toast

Comment #226832 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 6:39 pm

WP, sometime, I've heard, that if you get baked, that kind of thing can happen.

Ha ha! That was funny.

kkelly,

why?

894. Richard Dawkins replies to Libby Purves

Comment #226829 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 6:36 pm

Laurie,

All but one (Aw, come on mate-knock it off) is new to me. Thanks! I'll be prepared to hang with you boys before long. I'll even try to mimic the accent. I'll be a certified "sheila" before you know it!

895. Richard Dawkins replies to Libby Purves

Comment #226822 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 6:27 pm

Laurie,

I've already had two bat signals from concerned members of rationality, so rest assured I am [jerks neck from side to side] in full mode.

896. Bill Maher hates your (fill in the blank) religion

Comment #226817 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 6:16 pm

There is a deep conceptual gulf between "Lying for Jesus" and "exposing stupidity

[highfive]

Morning Laurie!

897. Richard Dawkins replies to Libby Purves

Comment #226815 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 6:12 pm

Mordy,

I noticed that my comment has yet to make a cameo. I wonder if someone has to approve those as well?

Hope not. They might find it a little crazy that my comment ended with [whack]. Thus lowering my chances of it actually being approved.

[EDIT]

He he, I just realised a lot more people are catching on with calling Mordy, Mordy.

Verylee,

I'm pretty sure shes been unconscious since I read her article yesterday.

898. Richard Dawkins replies to Libby Purves

Comment #226807 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 5:56 pm

Mordy,

I did.

899. Bill Maher hates your (fill in the blank) religion

Comment #226796 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 5:15 pm

but how does that make us better than the makers of expelled?

Us? who is this us you are referring to? Did you help make the movie?

900. Gerin Oil

Comment #226788 by thewhitepearl on August 8, 2008 at 5:01 pm

I just received a Bat Signal??

deadaluspark

[WHACKSMACK-WHOMP-BANG-CRUSH-WHACKSMACK-BOOSH-THUDTHUD-WHACK]

And THATS just from reading the first few sentences of your first post. When my headache goes away (really I do have one, hence the delay)I shall return to address what I am sure is the biggest plop of bullshit we've had in awhile.