Posted by Bob on October 07, 1998 at 12:34:29:
In Reply to: Skepticism posted by Preston Bissell on October 07, 1998 at 09:36:40:
: This was an excellent program. I've been a subscriber to "The Skeptical Inquirer" for a number of years, and was on the mailing list of the Amazing Randi for several years. I love the way he debunks a lot of these bogus ideas.
: The one that *really* pisses me off is "Therapeutic Touch." It is amazing how many people buy into this BS. As was shown on the program, an eleven-year old girl debunked TT. But, people still claim that it works. None of them will take up Randi's offer of $1 million if they can demonstrate the efficacy of TT under controlled conditions.
: I couldn't help but think that religion in general would fail most logical tests. I now consider most religious beliefs as being nothing more than self-delusion. People *want* to believe in something, so they are willing to suspend common sense, logic and good judgment in order to make themselves accept some of the most ridiculous religious claims.
: Oh, well. If it makes them happy.
No--let's be a little more realistic--"If it gives them hope." Bob
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