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R.Wreck
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 Posted - 07/29/2005 : 15:24:39
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This is so ridiculous I thought about posting it in Humor:
Benevolent Design
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We have launched this website for two reasons:
One of the purposes of this website is to offer our help to anyone dedicated to disproving Darwinism and/or proving that the Shroud of Turin is the true burial cloth of our Savior, Jesus of Nazareth. ...
We talk about all this because we have discovered a way to disprove Darwinism by using good astrology, and we have improved Intelligent Design by using good astrology. The astrology we are using is the astrology of the Three Wise Men who foretold of the Bethlehem Star and successfully followed it to Christ's birthplace. The Three Wise Men were MAGI and their special form of astrology is called Magi Astrology.
Magi Astrology is so different from any other form of astrology that 95% of Magi Astrology contradicts other forms of astrology. The beauty of Magi Astrology is that it disproves Darwinism and proves Intelligent Design. Magi Astrology helps to move Intelligent Design to the very high level needed so that Intelligent Design can make accurate predictions about genetics, the weather, and other areas that presently baffle scientists.
They then go into a hilarious dissertation showing that "Darwinism" is false because the relatives of great athletes are not themselves great athletes (no, I'm not kidding):
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The fact is that less than 1 in 500 professional athletes have either a father or mother or a child who has also been professional athletes. And less than 1 in 500 professional athletes has at least one brother or sister who has also been professional athletes. This is a knockout blow to Darwinism because unless great genes are passed on most of the time, Darwinism could not possibly work.
Darwinism faces similar problems with respect to all greatly talented individuals. Noble Laureates never have given birth to other Noble Laureates. The fact is that children of geniuses are almost never geniuses, and the children of greatly talented parents almost never are equally and similarly talented. Perhaps even more important, some of the world's most talented children came from impoverished, under privileged parents with so-called inferior genes.
...If Evolution Theory actually worked, there would be no Cinderella stories and your parents would have had to be special in order for you to become special. If Evolution Theory really worked, Earth would be a very sad place to be because parents with normal genes could not dream about having an especially talented child.
How sad that would be.
But thank God that is not the case.
...The reason any parents can have fabulously talented children is that God designed it that way. God designed the world such that the alignment of the planets on a day someone is born helps the person to have certain talents and abilities. Some alignments of the planets are more helpful than others. And different planetary alignments help the babies in different ways. For example, when Mars and Venus are aligned exactly together in sky, the baby will have great athletic ability; when Venus and Mercury are aligned exactly together in the sky, the baby will have a great mind. (See footnote two.) These are some of the many principles of Magi Astrology. And it is why some parents who have no athletic ability themselves can have children who become great athletes.
If Magi Astrology really works, then Darwinism does not work.
Darwinism is based on the premise that parents who have the greatest ability to survive have this advantage because of their genes and they will u
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pleco
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 Posted - 07/29/2005 : 15:28:56 [Permalink]
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Darwinism is based on the premise that parents who have the greatest ability to survive have this advantage because of their genes and they will usually pass on this advantage to their children because the children inherit the parents' genes. But if parents cannot pass on such advantages to their children, then Darwinism cannot work.
Yep, that about sums it up right there.
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 16:31:20 [Permalink]
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Heh, that made my day....
These guys could change their material slightly and have a very successful stage act doing comedy in 'Vegas.
I haven't completely gone through the site yet -- when and where do I get to the place where they ask for cash? Gilding bullshit ain't cheap, y'know.
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Kil
Evil Skeptic
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 18:06:24 [Permalink]
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I dropped them a line:
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To whom it may concern:
Thank you for the most creative explanation of why evolution and Darwinism is a failed theory. Your take on what "survival of the fittest" means was breathtaking in its simplicity. Amazing is all I can say. Keep up the good work! I didn't think it was possible to make Kent Hovind look like a genius. (Actually, I still don't think it's possible to make Kent Hovind look like a genius, but you know what I mean.)
If it is at all possible, could you tell me what exactly it is that you people are smoking? I need some of that stuff! (I have to admit I did get a bit of a contact high reading about evolution on your site. I am still giggling.)
Anyhow, laughter is good. I have bookmarked your site for those times that reality gets me down and I need a good laugh.
David Glück
Skeptic Friends Network
http://www.skepticfriends.org
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
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14408 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2005 : 19:16:00 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
I dropped them a line:
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To whom it may concern:
Thank you for the most creative explanation of why evolution and Darwinism is a failed theory. Your take on what "survival of the fittest" means was breathtaking in its simplicity. Amazing is all I can say. Keep up the good work! I didn't think it was possible to make Kent Hovind look like a genius. (Actually, I still don't think it's possible to make Kent Hovind look like a genius, but you know what I mean.)
If it is at all possible, could you tell me what exactly it is that you people are smoking? I need some of that stuff! (I have to admit I did get a bit of a contact high reading about evolution on your site. I am still giggling.)
Anyhow, laughter is good. I have bookmarked your site for those times that reality gets me down and I need a good laugh.
David Glück
Skeptic Friends Network
http://www.skepticfriends.org
Nice, very nice.... Erm, you wouldn't be tryin' to bait them into here, hmmm?  
I'm going to get back to the site tomorrow. It really is good for a guffaw or two. These guys are so far out that they're back in again, turn't 'round an' a'fallin' down.
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." -- Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
"If only we could impeach on the basis of criminal stupidity, 90% of the Rethuglicans and half of the Democrats would be thrown out of office." ~~ P.Z. Myres
"The default position of human nature is to punch the other guy in the face and take his stuff." ~~ Dude
Brother Boot Knife of Warm Humanitarianism,
and Crypto-Communist!
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Dave W.
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 19:16:07 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
Your take on what "survival of the fittest" means was breathtaking in its simplicity.
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Ricky
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H. Humbert
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 07/29/2005 : 20:41:11 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Ricky
Are they implying that there is bad astrology? I'm curious, how exactly do I tell the difference?
I'm assuming they've somehow fused New Age thinking with biblical literalism. So "Magi Astrology" = from the bible = good. Regular old astrology = from the devil worshipping pagans = bad.
How they actually derived a system of astrology from the 3 Wise Men is another story.
Edit: Actually, after reading a bit more, it doesn't seem that Magi Astrology has anything to do with the bible. This is the explanation from the FAQ:
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Magi Astrology is the astrology of the Magi Society. Instead of being based on sun signs, ascendants and houses, Magi Astrology is based on Planetary Geometry and the angles made by the planets.
Magi Astrology is scientifically formulated, and it has been tested and validated. By using the principles of Magi Astrology we published in 1999, you can explain the breakups, marriages and divorces of all the celebrity lovers that have made the headlines. You can understand why Ben Affleck did not marry Jennifer Lopez, why Meg Ryan left Dennis Quaid for Russel Crowe and why Russell Crowe dumped Meg, why Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise divorced, why Kim Bassinger and Alec Baldwin divorced, etc.
I still have no idea what "Magi Astrology" is.
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 02:31:39 [Permalink]
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I still have no idea what "Magi Astrology" is.
I do. It's the same, old gobbledegook all dressed up in a new suit of verbage.
The beauty of this is that you can make any sort of silly claim and if called on it, you can escape by invoking the mysterious wisdom of the Magi and their vast and mystic knowledge of the universe. And the blush on that particular rose is that their target audience will never call them on it.
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Magi Astrology is so different from any other form of astrology that 95% of Magi Astrology contradicts other forms of astrology. The beauty of Magi Astrology is that it disproves Darwinism and proves Intelligent Design. Magi Astrology helps to move Intelligent Design to the very high level needed so that Intelligent Design can make accurate predictions about genetics, the weather, and other areas that presently baffle scientists.
The above paragraph is filled with bold and preposterous statements that would never fly in here without some damned good, researchable references, but to the believer they are simple statements of fact that don't need reference because the Magi has passed on knowledge that they recieved directly from God, and is therefore unassailable.
I find it significant that God or Who/Whatever never passes this sort of information directly to those who profess to use it (apart from televangelists and psychics of course, but they've got their own scams going). It's always someone/thing else that had the ancient gift and it's user miraculously 'discovered' it to the benefit of all mankind. The secrets of Egyptian pyramids, Nostradamus, the hyroglyphs of the Aztecs, all and many more have had a go at the public's imagination, gullibility, and pocketbook.
And I am reminded yet again that a great many people actually care about this:
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Magi Astrology is scientifically formulated, and it has been tested and validated. By using the principles of Magi Astrology we published in 1999, you can explain the breakups, marriages and divorces of all the celebrity lovers that have made the headlines. You can understand why Ben Affleck did not marry Jennifer Lopez, why Meg Ryan left Dennis Quaid for Russel Crowe and why Russell Crowe dumped Meg, why Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise divorced, why Kim Bassinger and Alec Baldwin divorced, etc.
And the folks who live vicariously through antics and foibles of celebreties and others are the target, not us -- never the skeptic -- and thus it all makes perfect sense, alas.
Hey Wreck, this might be something that Randi would be interested in.
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." -- Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
"If only we could impeach on the basis of criminal stupidity, 90% of the Rethuglicans and half of the Democrats would be thrown out of office." ~~ P.Z. Myres
"The default position of human nature is to punch the other guy in the face and take his stuff." ~~ Dude
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Tim
SFN Regular
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 03:25:04 [Permalink]
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I thought I might try Magi Financial Astrology to strike it rich. Man, using Heliocentric Astrology and Planetary Geometry sounded like a sure fire system. Then, when I was trying to figure out how much I'd have to spend to buy the software, I noticed the disclaimer: quote:
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: By reading any of the material on this website you agree to our DISCLAIMER: The Magi Society, The Magi Associates, Inc. and Magi Astrologers Worldwide Corporation make no claims whatsoever concerning the validity of the information provided herein, and will not be held liable for any use thereof. No information or opinion expressed here is a solicitation to buy or sell securities, bonds, real estate, commodities, options, futures or any financial instruments whatsoever.
Man, I'd already read some of the material, so that material is no longer valid. I mean, I got so depressed. It's like they were telling me that their system only works if I don't know anything about it. Or, something like that.
So, this post is absolutely meaningless, unless of course, you've never read it.
I think.
Whatever.
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Dude
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 05:53:34 [Permalink]
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Wow, thats an impressive site 
Well, I laughed atleast... hehe
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 06:08:56 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Tim
I thought I might try Magi Financial Astrology to strike it rich. Man, using Heliocentric Astrology and Planetary Geometry sounded like a sure fire system. Then, when I was trying to figure out how much I'd have to spend to buy the software, I noticed the disclaimer: quote:
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: By reading any of the material on this website you agree to our DISCLAIMER: The Magi Society, The Magi Associates, Inc. and Magi Astrologers Worldwide Corporation make no claims whatsoever concerning the validity of the information provided herein, and will not be held liable for any use thereof. No information or opinion expressed here is a solicitation to buy or sell securities, bonds, real estate, commodities, options, futures or any financial instruments whatsoever.
Man, I'd already read some of the material, so that material is no longer valid. I mean, I got so depressed. It's like they were telling me that their system only works if I don't know anything about it. Or, something like that.
Yossarian: "That's some catch, that Catch 22!"
Doc Daneeka: "It's the best there is..."
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So, this post is absolutely meaningless, unless of course, you've never read it.
You have learned well, Grasshopper...
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." -- Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
"If only we could impeach on the basis of criminal stupidity, 90% of the Rethuglicans and half of the Democrats would be thrown out of office." ~~ P.Z. Myres
"The default position of human nature is to punch the other guy in the face and take his stuff." ~~ Dude
Brother Boot Knife of Warm Humanitarianism,
and Crypto-Communist!
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Kil
Evil Skeptic
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 06:53:17 [Permalink]
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Filthy:
Erm, you wouldn't be tryin' to bait them into here, hmmm?
Would I do that….? 
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filthy
SFN Die Hard
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 07:58:39 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
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Filthy:
Erm, you wouldn't be tryin' to bait them into here, hmmm?
Would I do that….?
Sure, why not? I would...
But, having gleaned a little closer of the site (hoo-boy! ), I've about come to the conclusion that these 'astrologers' are more interested in promoting their agenda than arguing it's merits.
Nice try, though.
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"What luck for rulers that men do not think." -- Adolf Hitler (1889 - 1945)
"If only we could impeach on the basis of criminal stupidity, 90% of the Rethuglicans and half of the Democrats would be thrown out of office." ~~ P.Z. Myres
"The default position of human nature is to punch the other guy in the face and take his stuff." ~~ Dude
Brother Boot Knife of Warm Humanitarianism,
and Crypto-Communist!
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R.Wreck
SFN Regular
USA
1191 Posts |
Posted - 07/30/2005 : 12:19:42 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by H Humbert:
I still have no idea what "Magi Astrology" is.
According to this page:
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Traditional Astrology stops at the number 2 and this has been a big problem for astrology. But Magi Astrology goes well beyond the number 2.
Traditional Astrology is very limited because it examines aspects formed by just two planets, such as Venus and Mars; or Jupiter and the Sun. But Magi Astrology is advanced enough to be used to analyze aspects made between more than two planets, such as between Jupiter, Pluto and Mars; or between Mars, Pluto, Uranus and Chiron. Magi Astrology deals with Multiple-Planet Aspects, but Traditional Astrology deals with aspects made up of only two planets.
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T. H. Huxley
The Cattle Prod of Enlightened Compassion
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NubiWan
Skeptic Friend
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Posted - 07/30/2005 : 14:17:09 [Permalink]
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So does this Magi Astrology, allow for Sedna and now, 2003 UB313, ya think? Interesting that they seem to suggest Christianity accepts Magi Astrology, too. Would like to watch a forum on their site..
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