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21st February 2010, 07:22 PM | #1 |
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Yet another madman at the pub
Hi, I had an odd conversation a few weeks ago with a man at a pub in Corvallis, Oregon, who was convinced that James Randi had an ulterior "Christian ministries" motive. He didn't have any references, and I couldn't find a scrap of evidence myself; not even from any conspiracy websites. I wonder if he made up the delusion on the spot. Weird.
Also, he was adamant that Randi is to travel at his expense to investigate paranormal claims instead of them traveling to controlled environments. I just thought I'd pass on some of the bizarreness that I've come across. Apologies if this is an inappropriate forum for such things. |
22nd February 2010, 12:23 AM | #2 |
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The man at the pub must have been "convinced" more by the amount of alcohol drank than the amount of facts he knew. I can’t imagine where the “ulterior Christian ministries motive” conviction might otherwise come from. Some Christian ministries, like Randi, reject things like magic, and fortune telling, and new age non-sense. But Randi pretty much puts Christian ministries into that some lot of woos. Randi hasn’t exactly been a supporter, ulterior or not, of Christianity or any religion. Randi has been quite vocally at least agnostic, and perhaps atheist, depending on which statements you consider.
Travel and expenses for the Million Dollar Challenge are covered in the application and the FAQs. From http://www.randi.org/site/index.php/...plication.html
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8th November 2011, 08:04 PM | #3 |
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I had the pleasure of meeting James Randi in person at TAM 9 and I told him about the bizarre accusation that he was involved in some kind of undercover Christian ministry. Mr. Randi understated, "Not that I know of."
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11th November 2011, 12:10 AM | #4 |
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hey! I'm in Corvallis too!. what bar?
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11th November 2011, 12:29 AM | #5 |
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1st March 2012, 11:50 AM | #6 |
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Nutty is as nutty does
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1st March 2012, 03:31 PM | #7 |
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I still see the madman occasionally. His latest round of gullibility is belief that unmovable indestructible seamless metal boxes were found on Oregon beaches. People tried towing them to no avail. Shooting them left no scratches. Families visiting and children playing on them. Oh the conflagration of imagination.
It had already been revealed to have been a hoax, but he was in utter denial and plans to go see these boxes for himself over the weekend. I look forward to razzing him about it afterwards. Hoax article by Dave Masko: http://www.huliq.com/10282/ufo-sight...oastal-beaches Debunking: http://www.beachconnection.net/news/...022212_318.php Box photograph: http://www.southlincolncountynews.co...d=2942&page=72 Harold Keith and his wife have been an excellent source of ridiculousness. They are the most gullible adults that I've ever met. More to come probably. |
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