Why dont you guys get into Stan Deyo's "THE COSMIC CONSPIRACY". Its about flying disc technology and he makes a believable story about their manufacture. The truth is out there on the net.

Why would we bother, when we've already got Gibo's various "COMIC CONSPIRACIES" available to us right here at OLO?

Admittedly, the "truths" contained therein are decidedly "out there" somewhere :)

Gibo "Why dont you guys get into Stan Deyo's "THE COSMIC CONSPIRACY". Its about flying disc technology and he makes a believable story about their manufacture."

Gibo the believable story is the bit that makes conspiracy theories work. A blend of a bit of fact, some pseudo science and in the case of Deyo some religious trimmings and it's a trap for those looking for something more.

I fell for some of that stuff when "end times" teachings were big in parts of the church almost 30 years ago. The mistake I made was in trying to find some independant verification of Deyo's claims and I kept discovering that his "science" was not. He used idea's that people may have heard of but not understood (skin effect, subliminal learning etc) but gave them greatly exagerated powers. It's not real.

I don't remember just when it was published but I think I started reading it in the early 80's. Almost 30 years and nobody has come up with any serious work which verifies his claims.

This stuff is designed to appeal to the poorly educated seeking something more to their christian experience. It helps people feel that they have some extra knowledge, it serves to keep people isolated and therefore dependant on their group by making them look like complete and utter fruitcakes to those outside their group.

Old techniques used by scamers through the ages.

I'm sort of surprised that any part of the church is still giving that stuff any credibility. Are you getting it in church or from some splinter group (home bible study group)? Seeing the stuff you publish I'd suggest that if you are getting it from your pastor you are probably in a cult.

Talk to some respected penticostal teachers (OK that seems like an oxymoron to me but for you it might make sense) from outside your group. Run some of this stuff by them and see what advice they give.

R0bert

RObert. You didnt get saved reading his book? I read it and God touched me and I got born again. As I was reading the prayer of repentence the Holy Spirit poured into my life. Maybe my needs were greater at that time, than yours were when you read it. I didnt pick on his science. I went for the WHOLE story with the preaching of Jesus Christ as Saviour.

Ah R0bert - ever the voice of reason. I wish I had your patience.

And I'm truly delighted that you managed to survive the "end times" - without even being whisked away by a flying saucer and having your bum probed :D

Seriously, you are truly a model OLO citizen.

But I bet even you have been known to drink coffee or even the odd cola drink! All your good efforts are therefore in vain and you are doomed to BURN IN HELL!

Sorry about that. I just can't treat this guy or his ideas seriously.

And I won't even get started about the caffeine content of tea and its abhorrent effects on those who drink it...