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Old 10-08-2007, 10:46 AM   #110 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by pan6467
Did I say they would be scientific fact one day? If I did please show me.
There is no way for me to answer this seriously, as this is more of a flame bait reply.

You totally ignore anything and everything I stated above, refused to address anything I have above and instead put forth flame material. Won't bite, Cyn.
It's not flame bait, it is a serious question,

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I also believe that by creating an atmosphere where people can talk about their experiences and be able to work through them without being mocked without being harassed, without being told they are freaks, nuts, etc.... we as a society gain because eventually, some of what is believed "scientifically impossible" may tomorrow be "scientific fact".
MAY tomorrow, implies that it may one day in fact be true. So there are whole cultures and worlds that believe trolls and elves exist, that they damage equipment and cause the inability for construction in some areas of Iceland. Roads and houses are built way from elf villages and towns. Iceland is one of the most literate countries in all of the western world, yet they believe in elves and trolls. It doesn't make them more real.

Filipino faith healers can cure disease and infirmed people. Millions believe that a faith healer can cut open human skin without so much as touching them. They can remove tumors and necrotic tissue and seal up the wound without leaving a trace. Millions believe it to be true. Does it make it more or less factual?

Indian Fakirs have practiced for centuries showing the ability to do many mystical things from fire walking to making fire appear from their fingertips. Millions of people see it and believe it. Yet there is a group of anti-fakir people showing just how non-mystical it is.

So again, you've got people countering the current evidence, and if you continue to believe what you believe, that is your prerogative. I feel the same way about certain things. But that doesn't give you a pass on someone stating they don't believe your beliefs and wish to present counter evidence.
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