Posts by cofty

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The wonder of scientific research

by amicabl in

this has possibly been brought up before however here goes.. constant reference is made by many posters to scientific research as being the only way to prove something factual that would otherwise have to be taken on faith.

there actually seems to be "faith" in scientific findings.. my experience over many years is that most scientific research is fake.

nothing oftencomes of the big announcements made to raise more money.. money, prestige, pride, human error, suppositions etc., are rife amongst the scientific community.. i realise that there have been many advances over hundreds of years but humankind is in a mess, although very different to even a century ago.. the medical profession now has vaccinations for everything, antiviral drugs etc.

cofty

amicable - Just to be clear here is the statement from your OP that resulted in a robust backlash - "most scientific research is fake".

That is an outrageous slur on a field of human endeavor that has done immeasurable good. You are right this is not a scientific forum but there are many of us here who have profound respect and admiration for science. When I left the cult 20 years ago I had a love for science but in retrospect I was woefully ignorant. I have been learning constantly ever since.

Of course our appreciation for science has to be tempered with healthy skepticism and an appreciation of the its limitations.

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The wonder of scientific research

by amicabl in

this has possibly been brought up before however here goes.. constant reference is made by many posters to scientific research as being the only way to prove something factual that would otherwise have to be taken on faith.

there actually seems to be "faith" in scientific findings.. my experience over many years is that most scientific research is fake.

nothing oftencomes of the big announcements made to raise more money.. money, prestige, pride, human error, suppositions etc., are rife amongst the scientific community.. i realise that there have been many advances over hundreds of years but humankind is in a mess, although very different to even a century ago.. the medical profession now has vaccinations for everything, antiviral drugs etc.

cofty

Actually most people died in their middle age due to all the illnesses we have today that warrant no more than a quick visit to the doctors and a short course of drugs made by those big evil pharmaceutical companies.

They also died of lots of illnesses that we have forgotten about since corrupt science eliminated them.

Please don't choose bland topics in future. Choose controversial ones and be better prepared for a factual debate.

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Mexico News Daily: Blood transfusion case before Supreme Court

by AndersonsInfo in

http://mexiconewsdaily.com/news/blood-transfusion-case-before-supreme-court/.

blood transfusion case before supreme court.

mother refuses transfusion on religious grounds for daughter with leukemia.

cofty

The judge also decided that the guardianship granted to the DIF was discriminatory, arbitrary and denigrating to the minor’s parents.

The judge is mistaken. The five year old child should immediately be made a ward of court and given whatever urgent treatment her doctors deem necessary to save her life. Childhood leukemia can be treated successfully, her parent's superstitions should be dismissed without a second thought.

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Japan Renounces Pacifism

by cofty in

shinzo abe has won reelection in the japanese election.

abe called the poll specifically in reaction to the threat from pyongyang.

he asked for, and has now won, a mandate to change the pacifist nature of japan's constitution.

cofty

Shinzo Abe has won reelection in the Japanese election. Abe called the poll specifically in reaction to the threat from Pyongyang. He asked for, and has now won, a mandate to change the pacifist nature of Japan's constitution. The result is being described as a crushing victory.

Japan has a formidable military but has not fired a shot in anger since 1945. That seems to be about to change.

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The wonder of scientific research

by amicabl in

this has possibly been brought up before however here goes.. constant reference is made by many posters to scientific research as being the only way to prove something factual that would otherwise have to be taken on faith.

there actually seems to be "faith" in scientific findings.. my experience over many years is that most scientific research is fake.

nothing oftencomes of the big announcements made to raise more money.. money, prestige, pride, human error, suppositions etc., are rife amongst the scientific community.. i realise that there have been many advances over hundreds of years but humankind is in a mess, although very different to even a century ago.. the medical profession now has vaccinations for everything, antiviral drugs etc.

cofty

We are all suffering I think some sort of PTSD from cult involvement

I'm not. When I object to something said about faith or get annoyed about anti-science remarks or conspiracy theories or pseudo-science and woo-woo it has absolutely nothing to do with my history as a JW.

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Do you believe in god?

by freakyAL in

i used to be a staunch believer in god.

maybe its technology and science advancing so much thats got me doubting idk.

do you believe in god?

cofty

The 2 slit experiment is evidence of this.

How so?

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Science may answer the question: Is there a God?

by Old Navy in

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9qkdv6yg3s.

cofty

I know personally 3 people who were healed miraculously - Vanderhoven

Children's cancer wards prove you are mistaken about that.

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The wonder of scientific research

by amicabl in

this has possibly been brought up before however here goes.. constant reference is made by many posters to scientific research as being the only way to prove something factual that would otherwise have to be taken on faith.

there actually seems to be "faith" in scientific findings.. my experience over many years is that most scientific research is fake.

nothing oftencomes of the big announcements made to raise more money.. money, prestige, pride, human error, suppositions etc., are rife amongst the scientific community.. i realise that there have been many advances over hundreds of years but humankind is in a mess, although very different to even a century ago.. the medical profession now has vaccinations for everything, antiviral drugs etc.