Just stupid! The things people believe!

[Zemalac]

Every belief stems from some truth, even if it is unrelated or even just a minuscule truth.

That's an incorrect assumption, actually. Scientology, for example: extensive belief system there, but it was created entirely for tax purposes. I suppose you could say that the belief stemmed from the truth that the US government can't tax religions, but that's stretching it a bit.

As for the rest of it...I think a lot of the stupidity in the world is unclever people trying to scam a few bucks. The horror of it all is that some people believe them.

 

[the monopoly guy]

Gah, the ignorence of some hurts. Who's read or knows of The Secret. It's a book done by a bunch of people that believe how positive atoms attract other positive atoms, being positive (emotionally) will attract positive outcomes. This goes onto saying that the universe will give to you: money, power, car spots, etc, if you stay positive. Wow, just wow. They fail to realise that atoms and an emotion are two completely serprate things.

not to mention the fact that opposites attract so, if you have a positive outlook your life will suck. So if you be more like me...and...most other people on the escapist your life will be better.

 

[Maverynthia]

I find it interesting that there are a LOT of people out there that believe there is this...invisible dude in the sky that had sex with a human who gave birth to a kid in a manger. This kid also grew up and was able to cure leprosy with just a touch of his hand and walk on water. That's some REAL funny stuff right there...! Ranks right up there to those guys that believe there are soulcatchers in the sky that capture alien souls and send them back to earth. I think South Park did an episode on THOSE guys.

I'm one to believe we never made it to the moon (based on science fact that we didn't have the technology...we simply didn't) and that 9/11 just /might/ have been a government plot given the recent move to seemingly make the US read like it came out of "1984".

 

[zen5887]

Live and let live..

 

[Samirat]

first the moon is just under 400 000 km away, in under a week wouldn't be difficult

I was just about to say that. Why would you think it was a trillion miles away? That's like 1.5 hours at light speeds, larger than the breadth of our solar system by a long shot.

 

[fat american]

first the moon is just under 400 000 km away, in under a week wouldn't be difficult

I was just about to say that. Why would you think it was a trillion miles away? That's like 1.5 hours at light speeds, larger than the breadth of our solar system by a long shot.

Also space shuttles travel at like six digit number mph.

Scientology is the biggest joke ever told. And people believe it is the second funniest.

 

[fat american]

I find it interesting that there are a LOT of people out there that believe there is this...invisible dude in the sky that had sex with a human who gave birth to a kid in a manger. This kid also grew up and was able to cure leprosy with just a touch of his hand and walk on water. That's some REAL funny stuff right there...! Ranks right up there to those guys that believe there are soulcatchers in the sky that capture alien souls and send them back to earth. I think South Park did an episode on THOSE guys.

I'm one to believe we never made it to the moon (based on science fact that we didn't have the technology...we simply didn't) and that 9/11 just /might/ have been a government plot given the recent move to seemingly make the US read like it came out of "1984".

There is scientific proof that Jesus did exist. Wheteher or not you want to believe he was the son of God is your problem.

Edit: I'm suprised flaming hasn't broken out. Someone will put something then someone else will politely dissagre and place their argument against the other person's. That's why this is the only forum I use. People who use it are civilized.

 

[spiggy]

A US Congressman (forgot the name) made a speech on the floor on the House when debating making English the official language of the USA and declared "If English was good enough for Jesus Christ, then it ought to be good enough for us."

Ok, I admit. That made me laugh.

actually that's an urban myth

my friend met a guy who told him that Canada was in the dark ages and we lived in igloos and had snow all year round, the funny part is they were standing on the shores of the detroit river, even funnier is detroit is north of windsor

Are you sure that guy wasn't Ric Mercer? Every now and again he does a special where he goes to America and tells people outrageous nonsense about Canada and then we watch as American folks belive him. People will belive stuff about the Russion invasion of Saskachewan and the Canadian tradition of leaving senior citezens on Ice Floes and setting them adrift. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa4q4FywsN0

 

[the monopoly guy]

people. are. morons. Social tools that will beleieve anything and do whatever they're told because the guy that uses big words told them about it. People are stupid and yet they manage to live to an elderly age. Somewhere right now, Darwin is rolling over in his grave.

 

[werepossum]

The moon landing debate reminded of Senator Sheila Lee's gaffe. A Senate panel was grilling NASA representatives about an ongoing Mars mission and the obviously highly intelligent Ms. Lee asked the NASA head why he didn't land the Mars Rover where it could send back pictures of the American flag our astronauts planted there. She thought it would be highly inspirational. (Hey, at least she was thinking about inspiring us and not punishing us, the more usual Senate mode.)

 

[PurpleRain]

There is scientific proof that Jesus did exist. Wheteher or not you want to believe he was the son of God is your problem.

Yeah, he was just a king at the time. He probably bought people health and wine and people liked him a whole bunch. Something got mistranslated over the years and now people are ready to die for him believeing he is the 'all powerful'.

Edit: I'm suprised flaming hasn't broken out. Someone will put something then someone else will politely dissagre and place their argument against the other person's. That's why this is the only forum I use. People who use it are civilized.

Yeah, give it at least two more pages. We're that classy here.

 

[Xhumed]

first the moon is just under 400 000 km away, in under a week wouldn't be difficult

I was just about to say that. Why would you think it was a trillion miles away? That's like 1.5 hours at light speeds, larger than the breadth of our solar system by a long shot.

Also space shuttles travel at like six digit number mph.

Scientology is the biggest joke ever told. And people believe it is the second funniest.

Shhh... they have a Navy! Seriously, they do. Which is a tad worrying... I still can't get over Battlefield Earth... must be the stupidest film I've ever seen. And I've seen a film called "Saumarai Commando: Mission 1549"

 

[cleverlymadeup]

my friend met a guy who told him that Canada was in the dark ages and we lived in igloos and had snow all year round, the funny part is they were standing on the shores of the detroit river, even funnier is detroit is north of windsor

Are you sure that guy wasn't Ric Mercer? Every now and again he does a special where he goes to America and tells people outrageous nonsense about Canada and then we watch as American folks belive him. People will belive stuff about the Russion invasion of Saskachewan and the Canadian tradition of leaving senior citezens on Ice Floes and setting them adrift. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa4q4FywsN0

yeah i'm pretty sure it wasn't good old Rick but his stuff is pretty funny

the only time i think i'll ever give bush jr credit is when he made a crack about meeting president poutine, Rick had mentioned it to him before, either he thought he was serious or actually cracking a joke

i wish they did more of the mercer report, a canadian version of the daily show and just as funny, the best still is the how to roll a joint with Pierre Burton, just before he passed away

 

[Lvl 64 Klutz]

Every belief stems from some truth, even if it is unrelated or even just a minuscule truth.

That's an incorrect assumption, actually. Scientology, for example: extensive belief system there, but it was created entirely for tax purposes. I suppose you could say that the belief stemmed from the truth that the US government can't tax religions, but that's stretching it a bit.

As for the rest of it...I think a lot of the stupidity in the world is unclever people trying to scam a few bucks. The horror of it all is that some people believe them.

But if nobody believes something, it's not really a belief. And if some Scientologists believe it because John Smith believes it, then the truth that John Smith believes in Scientology is the truth their belief stems from. I never said the truth was a good reason to adopt a belief.

 

[hazakura]

Its coming along nicely,This is becoming a real discussion.

 

[the monopoly guy]

PETA is another perpetraitor. They want to help animals by what? protesting infront of KFC? making videos of animal exploitation that aren't even taken in this country? 4 PETA members were arrested for animal cruelty, they were found with dogs and cats in their basement-that they wer beating. 4 more were arrested for stealing some animals from a flinstone vitamins....place that were used for testing....and then killing the animals. PETA refused to help starving bison in Yellowstone Park during a particularily harsh winter. PETA members are not allowed to have pets, eat meat, or go to zoos or anything that has to do with animals. I now detest Alec Baldwin for being a PETA member and Pamila Anderson ahs no idea what the fuck is going on she just joined for publicity. She did a photo shoot to protest fur by wearing...fur...yea. People beleive their utter bullshit.
Milk Sucks is a prime example. Really? people beleive this crap?

 

[qbert4ever]

Gah, the ignorence of some hurts. Who's read or knows of The Secret. It's a book done by a bunch of people that believe how positive atoms attract other positive atoms, being positive (emotionally) will attract positive outcomes. This goes onto saying that the universe will give to you: money, power, car spots, etc, if you stay positive. Wow, just wow. They fail to realise that atoms and an emotion are two completely serprate things.

Actually, while The Secret is more or less a work of fiction, it is based on fact. To use an example, if you go into a job interview, and you're pumped up and really positive that you're going to nail it, your body language is going to make you a better candidate then, say, a guy who goes in depressed, worried, and anxious. Hell, just look at emos. All they do is piss and moan about how their life sucks and what happens? Their life ends up sucking. It's not so much life will hand you nice things on a silver platter as it is nice things will be easier to gain if you keep positive.

 

[Copter400]

String Theory, 9/11 Conspiracy, Scientology, I could go on like this all day.

 

[Ultrajoe]

My brother thinks he will one day defeat my Pokemon party of Lvl 99 bruisers, all bred for Monstrous stats, Off-Type attacks (ever taken a Mega Punch from an Alakazam?) and item pumped abilities beyond reason.

Yeah, i have a shitload of free time. (harvest rare candy with a party of 6 zigzagoon, break the game fools)

he believes he can win? AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

 

[cleverlymadeup]

PETA is another perpetraitor.

the Penn & Teller Bullshit! episode on PETA is one of the best around

they murder more animals than they save, their vice president is kept alive by insulin for her diabetes, which was made via animal testing

i showed my friend who is a biology student, she hated peta even more than she did before, she thought the Ted Nugent part was really funny