Can Re-discovery.org Unlock the Secrets of Theory?

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The discussion revolves around a satirical website that parodies the Discovery Institute and its promotion of Intelligent Design. Participants express amusement and disbelief at the absurdity of some beliefs associated with Creationism, highlighting personal encounters with individuals who hold extreme views, such as the belief that dinosaurs coexisted with humans or that Carbon-14 dating is a conspiracy. The conversation touches on the broader theme of irrational beliefs and the tendency for some to adhere to unscientific ideas, often framed humorously. There is a mix of sarcasm and genuine concern for the implications of such beliefs on society, with participants sharing anecdotes that illustrate the disconnect between scientific understanding and certain religious or pseudoscientific perspectives. The tone remains light-hearted, despite the serious underlying issues of misinformation and denial of scientific evidence.
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http://www.re-discovery.org/index.html
 
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I'm so glad there finally is a good site to explain this controversy.
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I never believed in Literature in the first place...
 
Borek said:
http://www.re-discovery.org/index.html
Ahaha, I hope everyone realizes that is a joke site spoofing the Discovery Institute, the crackpots that invented Intelligent Design.
 
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Evo said:
Ahaha, I hope everyone realizes that is a joke site spoofing the Discovery Institute, the crackpots that invented Intelligent Design.

*bows head in shame*
 
OAQfirst said:
*bows head in shame*
Tsk, OAQ, you were taken in?
 
Yeah. I almost unleashed a wrath of sarcasm. :redface: I've heard some wild ID explanations, so it's understandable.
 
OAQfirst said:
Yeah. I almost unleashed a wrath of sarcasm. :redface: I've heard some wild ID explanations, so it's understandable.
Heh, it's not far off the mark, unfortunately.
 
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It was pretty obvious after about 1/4 way through it. Brilliant posting. It's a nice combination of what Creationists say as opposed to what they actually believe. I mean, really, nobody could be stupid enough to believe that ****; it's all political.
 
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Evo said:
Tsk, OAQ, you were taken in?

I was too, until I read where they call Ann Coulter a "moral giant"!
 
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I met a man the other day who believed that dinosaurs lived with man 6000 years ago and that Carbon-14 dating is a conspiracy.

Up until then, I had my doubts that these people actually existed...

That night, I went home and wept for humanity.
 
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G01 said:
I met a man the other day who believed that dinosaurs lived with man 6000 years ago and that Carbon-14 dating is a conspiracy.

Up until then, I had my doubts that these people actually existed...

That night, I went home and wept for humanity.

I met a girl who had been taught that when I was in the fifth grade. She also told me that I was going to hell if I didn't accept jesus as my lord and savior. I've not been suprised by much in that regard since then.
 
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The Fundamental Method:

Read religious tome - do not question!

Only hypotheses in text are admissible and irrefutable.

Test outcomes are predetermined by fiat.

Apply belief system to distort observations.

Nothing changes.

Repeat at least once per week.

Under irrefutable scientific proof, reinterpret text every 500 years.
 
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Watch it everyone. This is turning into a religion-bashing thread.

Which I'm most enjoying. Carry on.
 
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Loren Booda said:
The Fundamental Method:
No, this is called crackpottery. (and religious beliefs are not the only domain in which it's seen)
 
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TheStatutoryApe said:
I met a girl who had been taught that when I was in the fifth grade. She also told me that I was going to hell if I didn't accept jesus as my lord and savior. I've not been suprised by much in that regard since then.
Did not Franck Zappa write a song about catholic girls ? Maybe she just meant she wanted to see you again in Heaven.
 
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G01 said:
I met a man the other day who believed that dinosaurs lived with man 6000 years ago and that Carbon-14 dating is a conspiracy.

Up until then, I had my doubts that these people actually existed...

That night, I went home and wept for humanity.

I was involved with a girl that thought that :rolleyes:
I guess my time on PF is limited now:bugeye:
 
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G01 said:
I met a man the other day who believed that dinosaurs lived with man 6000 years ago and that Carbon-14 dating is a conspiracy.

Up until then, I had my doubts that these people actually existed...

That night, I went home and wept for humanity.
I work with a Young Earth Creationist. You would not believe what comes out of this guy's mouth. He is in complete denial. :bugeye:
 
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Evo said:
You would not believe what comes out of this guy's mouth.

Buy him tic tacs.
 
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Borek said:
Buy him tic tacs.
:smile:
 
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A social worker told me that the tenth planet is Nibiru, that it enters and leaves our galaxy every 10,000 years. When I asked him how a planet could move faster than the speed of light, he asked me how we know what the speed of light is. I gave up.
 
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OAQfirst said:
A social worker told me that the tenth planet is Nibiru, that it enters and leaves our galaxy every 10,000 years. When I asked him how a planet could move faster than the speed of light, he asked me how we know what the speed of light is. I gave up.
Ahahaha.

That's actually so scary. :eek:
 
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OAQfirst said:
he asked me how we know what the speed of light is
The Urians from the 13th planet, who are much more advanced than the Nibiruians (or us obviously) left us a coded message on cave walls in eastern Brazil. That's how we knew first. Then of course, we could also measure it.
 
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I knew a drunk who told me that he was the fifth Beatle.

People who drink are so freaking stupid! :smile:

I went home and cried for humanity.
 
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humanino said:
The Urians from the 13th planet, who are much more advanced than the Nibiruians (or us obviously) left us a coded message on cave walls in eastern Brazil. That's how we knew first. Then of course, we could also measure it.

:smile:
 
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Oh boy. A coworker was convinced that none of the detainees at Guantanamo were being tortured because "at no point were their lives at risk." When I asked him if putting hot coals against his feet would still not constitute torture since his life was not at risk, he stopped to think a bit.

It's just a theory.
 
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I remember after a day of digging minerals going into the local rock shop to say hi to the owner. There were 2 women in there buying crystals. One was apparently a green horn at this because she picks up a huge quartz crystal and with a smile says, "look at this one!"

Here friend makes this headlong dive behind a display, and lays there in a cold sweat. She yells from the safety of her bunker, "Are you nuts! Never point a crystal with that much energy at a living being ever again!"

Her friend burst into tears. We instantly burst into wild laughter.
 
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:biggrin: Hah! You should've grabbed your chest and cried out in pain, then run out howling.
 
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