Chicka
LOL! I love the "lost" part, and I happen to agree with you on some. But I also know a few who are not really lost. They know what they're doing. Those smart "few" I have utmost respect for. They simply "don't care" either way.
It's the arrogant fools who are really really lost

Chaotik
While I agree fully with you that many religious men have pushed many people away rather than attracting them (I feel this personally). I don't think they can monopolize our relationship with our maker. No matter who we are, no matter what we do. Deep inside we have this little compass that always tells us that there is something out there.
In the new day and age, we have laud shouters like Dawkins just blabbering mostly bullshit. And few "lost" souls that happily follow like the sheep. This sheepishness is not only a condition of believers. But many of the ignorant unbelievers as well.
Bambam
Yes, this is Arrogance at it's best. But to specify it further. This is "Counter arrogance", in response to the general notion of some ignorant atheists who keep trying to tell believers that they're better than them because they're atheist. The response is very sincere AND rationally reciprocated. Unfortunately, many are too arrogant to realize that. And don't think I wouldn't consider my belief system superior to Hindus or anyone else. JUST LIKE EVERYONE ELSE does.
If Hindus didn't think they're belief system is superior, they wouldn't have followed it
Same for Christians
Same for the Jews
As for Me, I consider the Islamic system superior to all (naturally) since "We're all born Muslim". It's a broad statement, and no one can prove it in anyway, EXACTLY like Dawkin's statement that "we're all atheists"

By the way, this simple two liner that Dawkins stole from Islamic Hadith. Isn't really the point of my post, but hey, I like to give people the guidance and insight they seek.

And yes Bambam, I don't care about Hindu hell, because to me, that doesn't exist. See, I wish some people were even remotely Atheists. They get offended of something they don't even recognize to exist. Wow, how amazing is that?
Let me make it clear. I don't care if ALL the "other" gods were proven not to exist. What I care about is my god exists. And there is nothing, you, Dawkins or Abu Jahl himself can do to disprove that.
So, how about you revert to the true path my brother? God and heaven is waiting for you

Laila
If there is anything I have to say to a true scientist like you it would be. I bow with great humility to you.
Nizar
This is not about you. This is about Dawkins that you appear to be so fondly and quote left, right and center while it's clear you're completely lost.
You turn ME on? You continue the stream of over inflating your ego my little friend.
And thank you for "bothering" to leave "TWO" comments instead of one. Yeah, who would bother leave one when they can leave two? right?

Oh and yeah, bambam got a decent response. You both enjoy it
Nizar#2
Wow, you have improved. Last I checked, you didn't believe that. Good for you man. What's next? 3omra?
But allow me to disagree with you on the "Answer"
Islam provides the best answer (according to Me, and I'm a Muslim, therefore, I'm biased). If you talk to a Christian. It would be Christianity, and I completely understand that. For you it's Atheism because you're still lost.
So, one day when you find enlightenment and your right way. You will realize that Man made all other Religions and Atheism as an answer. But not Islam

Ulysses
High five back to you :). It's really simple for people who want to make it simple. And super complicated for people who want to make it complicated
But as you said, this debate will never end
And you're right, our minds are too limited to understand most of this universe. It's like judging a book by reading the first letter in it. All we know is what we can sense, and see. And that's barely 1/1000000000000000000000000000000 of what is there!
Bambam
Maybe there's a difference. Although, I don't believe that. I think we're all the same, we're all compelled to promote our philosophy and ideas in life and spread them near and far. That's how we're wired.
Most of the laws that we have today stem from religious laws. This is unlikely to ever change mainly because these are sound concepts, as concepts. So regardless if they were revealed by the Divine or we came up with them on our own. Killing is wrong, stealing is wrong ..etc. These are basic and good
(Actually, I think laws even predated religions, but most religions blessed them and adopted them)
One thing is certain, we as humans can't live or function without laws. Due to the tremendous amount of conflict inherent in individuality.
So I'm sorry to say, whether you like it or now. You ARE abiding by laws imposed on you by other people. It's just how life is.
"I personally have no interest in religion"
I can't believe that statement. I'm sorry, but I can't. You appear to be very interested and debate to the death on these matters. Not really the position of someone who doesn't care and have no interest. You have no interest in "Classic" religions, but love and embrace Atheism as a substitute, or another religion.
But he, I'm not here to judge you or anything. I'm just pointing out the obvious like Dawkins. In fact, I think Dawkins is also very religious too. His religion is Atheism.

I'm not really sure what to say about your question. I didn't quite get it (my bad), If you can rephrase it, that would be awesome.
As for "creation" of religion. I would give it to Atheism that it's the only man made religion that people already know and don't disagree about.

Marvin
Yeah, maybe. Can't say for sure :)

BlairSupporter
Yeah, maybe the Beetles can say it best. After all they're the ones who made millions.
But I'm surprised of how remotely related the matter of doubt and person's ability to do or sing. It does point out to the fact how we should all be humble. But before the Beatles, we've heard the "nothing is new under the sun" ..etc. What people can do, other people can do as well. So I find it remotely related.

As for generalizations, I agree. All generalizations are false, including this one. But as you can see. My non-generalization had three parts. Things we know, things we might know, and things we will never know. There is nothing left! So it's really not a generalization.
Now, if you can tell me something that we don't know, and we will not know, nor are we going to ever know, I would agree to my generalization being false. Consider it a mental challenge.

Now the huge subject of agnosticism. Which one do you want to talk about? The one out of ignorance (I don't know therefore I don't care?) but you're asking which means that you do care. Therefore, this doesn't apply
Or is it agnosticism as in impossibility to know, therefore, it's inconclusive, which means, why don’t we just go on doing anything better in our lives than thinking about this stuff. Which is sort of hypocritical middle ground between atheism and theism, meh .. Boring really.
What I'm saying is that Doubt and Faith are exactly the same thing. Faith is the interpretation of doubt, the quantification of doubt. The only thing we know (and agree upon) for sure is doubt, ironically!

As for the Caliphate (or Khalifate, or Khilafah) I didn't really understand the question. It's a governance system just like Monarchies however, Caliphates are way more "democratic" than Monarchies, at least in the selection of the leader
I hate to go "dark" on you regarding this question. But I would appreciate it if you help me out by explaining it a little bit more

Too many questions, I don’t know where to start.
Let’s talk about Shariah first. You appear to be just like many others who are confused about Shariah and view Iran or the Taliban as the representation of Islam.
Shariah is an Islamic law. It can exist with or Without a Caliphate. It has many laws, many of them are clear. Many require some (re)interpretation.
Many of the Laws of the Islamic Shaiah have seeded the modern day laws.
I don’t understand the fear anyone has. I don’t think there’s a world-wide conspiracy to revive the Caliphate. But even if there was, chances are there are millions of dreamers who are looking for ways to rule the world. Not so long ago, even people calling for democracy were “conspiring” to achieve their goals.
Democracy is not a goal, it’s a means. And, not the only means to that.
What is going now is probably another scare tactic similar to the ones used in the US to demonize Muslims and later on use it as an excuse to violate people’s rights and throw them in Guantanamo bay, torture them and just violate their humanity.

Now to your other questions..
The reason doubt exist when compared to Faith. Is to keep giving people a choice. Quite frankly, I doubt the debate would be won by anyone conclusively and beyond any shadow of a doubt. Therefore, at a specific point people make a choice. Faith, or just reject everything. Most so far, have embraced faith for many reasons.

There is no certainty, refer to my qwaiderization. Only fools are ever certain. I think you are missing some stuff here. But that’s nothing against you, it’s a convoluted concept.

PS, Ignorance here is not used to refer negatively, but as “unknowing”

Geert Wilders making it here? How did you draw the connection I have no idea. But it's obvious that you have a motive out of this.
Geert is a racist PIG (yes, I said it) he's a pig and anyone who's not ignorant who thinks the same way is a Racist supremacist PIG. Racism is not free speech. Inciting hate and promoting violence against Muslims based on half truths and biased positions is Racism and hate speech, and I will not get into that.
Insulting people based on the act of some is nothing more than hate speech, the rationalists everywhere in the EU have all come to this conclusion regarding Geert’s actions. Banning hate speech is the duty of the government and I salute UK government, and Netherlands before them for their position.
And excuse me sir, that's not the first time this has happened. UK rejects the entry of people who would inflame the public opinion and stir up problems through hate speech. Not free speech. You have to realize that by now.

Democracy is great. I love it. It's one of the greatest forms of governance and I would love to see it promoted all over the world. However, it's not real, and it's not being practiced anywhere around the world. It's an illusion. To give the simple people the feeling that they actually have a say in what is going on. I posted about this many times in the past, you can refer to those articles if you’re interested
The western secular democracy is not exempt from this illusion, the sooner you realize how special interest groups "play" the whole system, not only that but they mandate and dictate the policy of the whole nation. The sooner you realize that the sooner you’ll know how much of a lie the media, special interest and financial cartels try to blind your eyes with.
Secular democracy wouldn’t have probably existed had it not been for the horrible atrocities that were committed in the name of the Church and god. A condition not shared by the enlightened east. What the east is living in right now is the dark Ages. Unlike imperialistic  Medieval, blood thirsty Europe.

Who said that we don't denounce terror? Who said that we don't hold radicalists like Osama bin laden as instruments of evil? Who said we're not suffering because of them? You think I'm justifying their positions? I am not, but it's obvious that in your single track anti-Islamic mind based on some form of phobia. This contradicts your position on Democracy. But let's not over psychoanalyze your motives at this time. You have to realize that what these so called Islamists are doing is not in the best interest of the Nation. We have all denounced their actions. But I guess, once on the CIA payroll, always on the CIA payroll. And this is no conspiracy. This is a true documented fact. Just go read a little bit on the history of the "Mujahideen" in Afghanistan.

Guantanamo bay is being closed down, as a symbol. I hope this new "Change" lives up to the expectations. I'm very optimistic to be completely frank with you. I think this is a great first step in civil liberties and human rights. I welcome it unconditionally.

Now to the Quran question.
Quran is the world of God almighty, and we need to approach it with an open mind to get the meanings.
Who is the ignorant fool who said it needs to be taken literally? Geert of course and racist pigs like him promote that. When it can't be any farther from the truth.
When it comes to Quran, there are things that are clear as night and day. Inheritance law for example. It's written there clearly. Many things are there also clearly. Many things are up for interpretation due to the richness of the Arabic Language, the original language of the Quran. This means some verses are interpreted in different ways. Some can be re-interpreted endlessly as we understand our world more and more.
Take for example the thought of "Cutting off the arms of thieves". This was interpreted literally at some point in time (and if people like Osama Bin Laden have their way, it would continue to be like that). But upon modern interpretation and close inspection we discover that Omar Bin Al Khattab the second Khalifa abolished the rule. Not because he didn't believe in it, but because he reinterpreted it in a different way. Cutting off the hand here is figuratively taken as "Remove the means for him to do this again" either by elevating the poverty, or reasons for stealing and then apply appropriate punishment. This is a long subject, maybe I'll revisit it at a later time.

And on doubt/faith
Since I stem from Engineering background, (not to be confused with mathematician) our results usually have an "Answer" and "Tolerance" or (doubt). Mathematicians on the other hand don't believe in this and think only in finite definite answers. They spend literally hundreds of years seeking this final answer (many committing suicide during this quest)
Anyway, since there is an "Answer" and "Doubt", there's nothing left out! It's like saying, You "might" be wrong. This sentence is always true. Regardless of you being wrong or right, because it has the element of doubt (might). I hope this makes the issue a little clearer from a philosophical point of view. Let me know if you need me to clarify it further.

My answer as you can see, doesn't provide a simple answer, but two possible answers. People tend to interpret things the way they like. Some will find faith in this, some will denounce faith. There really isn't a third option (other than ignoring the whole thing which also falls into denouncing faith)
I wouldn't have guessed that you're native English speaker, you seem to still need some 5th grade classes... Just kidding :) I know what you mean. I think the word "ignorance" is one of those that make people immediately take the negative side. Kind of like bias. Although we can use them for other things.

Let me know if you have any further questions. And try, as much as you can, to stay out of the pit of racism. Superiority is just another form of racism.

Blair supporter
I’m exercising my right per the policy on this blog not to display any hates peach or insults on my blog. If you would like to read more about my position on Geert’s position, you can check my archives