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Originally posted by EL1A5
I have read many a time about how, supposedly, the E.T.s are spiritually intuned, and the way they can travel to galaxies quickly is through projecting themselves.
Then again isn't this forum full of nut cases?
I have read a lot of that too.
even in the forumedit on 14-4-2011 by EL1A5 because: (no reason given)
Originally posted by TrueBrit
reply to post by Scissorville
You cannot remember one shred of information from the scientific community which has been important to the cause?? Do you believe then, that the discovery of planets outside our solar system, orbiting stars at a distance which we on Earth would find familiar, and countless others outside OUR understanding of the ideal orbital distance from thier stars means NOTHING? Do you believe that the discovery of beings on our own world that force us to re draw our understanding of the ingredients for life, means NOTHING in terms of the possibility of life in the universe, and intelligent life at that? You count all this as mere fluff?
Those discoveries and others over the last decade amount to more actual evidence for the existance of intelligent life in the universe, than all the chanting and untestable prattle of the cultists by a LONG way! Every exoplanet discovered is another weight on the balance, tipping toward probability supporting our long held belief that there is intelligent life in the universe, and every lifeform we discover that survives what we consider impossible circumstances of living , adds yet another token to the scale in our favour.The discovery of what could be microbial life on meteor rock also tips the balance our way, not just in the eyes of investigators who already suspect that aliens exist, but in the minds of scientists themselves. These weights on our side are far heavier than heresay and rumour, which is all that can be gained by less technologicaly and scientificaly recognised means.
Recognise the boons that science has provided or not, they are there. If we want actual proof of the existance of intelligent life in the universe in our lifetimes, it is not cultism and apostasy which will provide it, but far more logical tools, the ones that have already given us so much. Those who wield these tools, are clamouring for the feild of UFO research to clean up its act and get rid of the shamans so that they can justify risking thier careers and respect on our cause, without being associated with hippies and mediums, and quite rightly too. We must assist them in this, because it is the best way forward to gain the support of all the fields of hard science, and get down to serious research, which quite frankly cannot continue when psuedo religions are springing up like a plauge throughout our field, muddying the already confusing waters of this whole issue.
Originally posted by Scissorville
Whoa, whoa. We were talking ufology, were we not? If we werent, let me specify, that when it comes to spirits, aliens and UFOs - my faith is with the esoteric researchers.
Not because I don't appreciate the established scientific community, but because most are under government control and ultimately underfunded, when it comes to this kind of research.
I also think it is commendable, what people have done on their own initiatives concerning this particular subject.
If it werent for a lot of brave souls, savantes, mediums, psychics, shamans and laymen - we would be far worse off, information wise, than we are now.
That does not at all mean I don't recognize, nor appreciate, what hard science has accomplished over the years.
I do believe, though, that the alternative approach to this field, has uncovered more truth, than the various news of microbes and fossils in space has done. Both are equally important, though, obviously.
You seem founded in science and rationality, yes? I respect that, but I am of the conviction, that no one should leave out one or the other, but try to incorporate the two sides of knowledge into one understanding of our reality and the various entities therein. I'd suggest you embrace the other side too.
Originally posted by TrueBrit
Originally posted by Scissorville
Whoa, whoa. We were talking ufology, were we not? If we werent, let me specify, that when it comes to spirits, aliens and UFOs - my faith is with the esoteric researchers.
Faith and unbiased investigation are not compatible with one another in the LEAST! It was thinkers of a faithful disposition who insisted the Earth was the centre of the universe, and had one of the greatest minds in the history of astronomy under house arrest for believing otherwise!! What use is an insistance on relying on methods which promote fallacy??
Not because I don't appreciate the established scientific community, but because most are under government control and ultimately underfunded, when it comes to this kind of research.
The reason that serious scientists , the foremost minds in the world , do not put thier weight behind the UFOlolgy community, is specificaly and SOLELY because they cannot enter the feild without being beset by mystics and fanatics, already convinced of thier "truths" and set against anything one can prove with a test tube or a telescope. The issue of government control over scientists is rather less of a block , than this issue. Entering into our field of thinking , while it is populated by those who cannot fail to damage the credibility of the subject, ENSURES that funding will be minimal! It could not be any other way, while charlatans rule this domain! No one in thier right mind would fund or part fund an investigation which at any moment could be attacked or denied credibility by people prepared to make unsubstantiated claims after all.
I also think it is commendable, what people have done on their own initiatives concerning this particular subject.
I agree, there are independant laymen who have done much work and put in much effort on the subject. There was a fellow on here who built a ten foot telescope with infra red, night vision, and thermal imaging capabilities, as well as a video recorder, and a turn table and elevator arm all controled electronicaly, and linked to a gps based star finder. It also had motion tracking and other features. He got top end results from his home brewed kit, showing all of us what can be achieved in ones own backyard. HE was a hero for anyone who ever thought of watching the skies properly.
If it werent for a lot of brave souls, savantes, mediums, psychics, shamans and laymen - we would be far worse off, information wise, than we are now.
And here we are again. What these people have done is provided unproven, unverifiable tales, which in terms of a serious investigation, which requires substantiated fact, physical evidence, chemical analysis, and so on, is of no use what so ever. These things will not get the foremost experts in DNA analysis, astronomers, physicists or anyone else of note involved with our project, our subject matter, or our debates.
That does not at all mean I don't recognize, nor appreciate, what hard science has accomplished over the years.
I think if you understood the implications of what the scientific community does, specificaly regarding the exploration of space, you would realise that thier methods give thier results far more potency , and make them of far more use as working facts, than the "alternative" methods, which again ,cannot be verified by those operating outside the mystic circles in which these alleged pioneers are moving !!
I do believe, though, that the alternative approach to this field, has uncovered more truth, than the various news of microbes and fossils in space has done. Both are equally important, though, obviously.
But thats the point isnt it? Science can prove things, it can show its work, it can provide physical proofs, and describe its path from investigation to enlightenment , but faith based methods are actualy incapable of ANYTHING of that sort. You might be able to say that you have contacted a species from outside our understanding, but until there is some blood, saliva, or hair , or scales or what have you to PROVE something was with you, NONE of your work has value to anyone who is not thinking like you do.
However , science is INTERNATIONALY respected! Even nations which are so thorougly rooted in faith that speaking out against thier deity in public can get you killed, respect and accept the word of science in many things, medicine for instance.
You seem founded in science and rationality, yes? I respect that, but I am of the conviction, that no one should leave out one or the other, but try to incorporate the two sides of knowledge into one understanding of our reality and the various entities therein. I'd suggest you embrace the other side too.
I have a faith. I have no lack of respect for belief, religion, and deep rooted culture. I have ,for instance, more respect for the Celtic peoples of pre Roman Britain, than I do for the imperialist war machine that my wonderful nation became after the Roman invasion. I have enormous respect and admiration for Jesus Christ, far more than I have for any leader or teacher of modern days.
But faith is something to live by in your soul, and your heart. It has no place in investigation, because it places bias upon ones findings automaticaly, regardless of how much effort may be put into avoiding it. It is inevitable.
The cold tools of science are significantly less prone to such things. If we want answers we can rely on, we need to get scientists out from under the government control they are under, and to do this our field of interest must be cleansed of madness and zealotry, so that any results of our labours bear untainted fruit, and our information can then resolve into accepted truth, something which will NEVER HAPPEN, if we allow cultism, faith, and shamanism to occupy its domain within the field.