Science, Pseudo-Science, Religion, and Skepticism (Skeptical files 2)
Additional files covering Creationism and the hoaxes that Creationists
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10COMCHM.ZIP
The 10 Commandments of Problems in Chemistry Class
93PREDS.ZIP
CSICOP's press release detailing failed 'psychic' predictions for 1993
AIDSCNSP.ZIP
Paranoid conspiracy theory about how the US government created AIDS to kill of homosexuals and non-whites
AIDSHIV.ZIP
Does HIV cause AIDS? What is the evidence? Why do some claim it doesn't?
AMINOSPC.ZIP
Amino acid (a building block of life) found in space!
ARGULGIC.ZIP
How to construct a logical argument, and some logical fallacies debaters often fall into
ARP220.ZIP
GIF and description -- Hubble true-color pic of ARP220, demonstrating a new class of object: gigantic young star clusters
ASTRLET.ASC
Your favorite sysop's letter to the Editor of the Chicago Tribune about story on astrology -- as printed in the paper
ASTRLFAQ.ZIP
Frequently Asked Questions list from UseNet's Alt.Astrology newsgroup. -- Good summary of what astrologers believe. -- Added comment by Temples of Syrinx Sysop.
ASTROLOG.ZIP
AAAS meeting/survey about astrology, who believes, and why
ASTROTRV.ZIP
Some astronomy trivia
ATHEIST.DEF
Definition of an a-theist, by Christopher Baker
ATHFAQ.ZIP
Usenet's Alt.Atheist Frequently Asked Questions File (plus sidenotes)
BAKERLET.ZIP
Dr. Robert Baker responds to discussion about hypnosis and false memories in MUFON journal
BEAVER.ZIP
Mysterious 'giant' beaver in Moline -- nicknamed 'Nessie'
BIBLEERR.ZIP
Some of the discrepancies in the Bible reviewed
BIBLERR2.ZIP
More discrepancies in the Bible reviewed ('comprehensive errata')
BIBLWTCH.ZIP
Does the Bible really say anything about 'witches', or is it just a common misunderstanding?
BIGBANG.ZIP
Quotes and info about COBE results
BIOS1.ZIP
GIF & description -- 1st image of the global biosphere, showing land & sea plant life patterns
BREASTHP.ZIP
State sues man for claiming he can enlarge women's breasts thru hypnosis
BRITSRA.ZIP
British government report finds that widespread accusations of Satanic Ritual Abuse are false. How did the evangelicals respond?
BRLTZPYR.ZIP
Berlitz is all wet about pyramid under water in Bermuda Triangle
BUCKY.ZIP
Creates and animates a bucky ball (buckminster fullerene) -- cool!
CBS-SUN.ZIP
How Sun Pictures treated one skeptic who they wanted to play the straw man for a show (Sun made Ancient Secrets of the Bible and the Noah's Ark show)
CHANNEL.ZIP
CSICOP Exec. Council challenges channelers to be tested, and urges public to be cautious of their claims
CHIROQAK.ZIP
Chiropractic and quackery -- good info
CIS.ZIP
Messages dealing with the 'CSICOP- Bashing' on CompuServe
CITASKEP.ZIP
Archive of messages from the Citadel bbs network's Skeptic conference
CLEMENTI.ZIP
Exhaustive description of the recent Clementine space launch, which will closely examine the moon and an asteroid
CONSPROT.ZIP
Consumer Protection For Psychic Fraud
CRYBABY.ZIP
Philip J. Klass responds to an article (sTARBABY) published in FATE magazine, dealing with CSICOP.
CRYONFAQ.ZIP
Usenet Frequently Asked Questions and answers about Cryonics (freezing dead people to hopefully revive later)
CSICOPFN.ZIP
1st Archive of postings from the CSICOP area of Cleveland Freenet
DAYPRAY.ZIP
Amusing story about how David Rice spent his 'National Day of Prayer'
DCSKEPS.ZIP
Article about National Capital Area Skeptics (D.C. local skeptics group)
DEFNDSEC.ZIP
In defense of secularism
DEMONDOC.ZIP
How religious superstition has hindered medical advancement
DRAKEEQN.ZIP
Info about the Drake Equation -- used to estimate possibility of life existing elsewhere
DRDEBUNK.ZIP
Article about Paul Kurtz, founder of CSICOP and CODESH
DTN.ZIP
How to have an 'out of body experience'. Inadvertently funny!
DUESBERG.ZIP
Abstracts by Peter Duesberg, who says HIV does not cause AIDS
ECLIPSE.ZIP
Eclipses in history
EINSTEIN.ZIP
'Religion and Science' by Albert Einstein
ENDWORLD.ZIP
Korean 'cult' causes disturbances while waiting for the end of the world last Oct.
ETTECHDT.ZIP
Detectability of Extra-Terrestrial Technological Activity (Scientific approach -- not UFOs)
EXORCISE.ZIP
Woman dies during 'exorcism' of demons
EXORCIS2.ZIP
Update on situation of woman who died during 'exorcism' -- manslaughter charges may be filed (See also EXORCISM.ZIP)
EXORPSYC.ZIP
Psychologist loses license for performing exorcisms as treatment
FABPROPH.ZIP
'The Fabulous Prophecies of the Messiah' by James Lippard -- Did Jesus make specific prophecies? Did they come true? What does this mean for those who claim Bible inerrancy?
FACLCOMM.ZIP
'Facilitated Communication: Mental Miracle or Sleight of Hand?' (from SKEPTIC magazine)
FALLACY.ZIP
List and description of logical fallacies often used in argument (put together by 'Crunchy Frog' of Internet)
FUMELADY.ZIP
Woman brought to emergency room -- fumes from her blood knocks out several E.R. personnel! What caused it? (See also FUMEREP.ZIP)
FUMEREP.ZIP
State's report is out on case where fumes from dying woman's body supposedly knocked out ER personnel. Was it a toxin or psychological? (See also FUMELADY.ZIP)
GALILEO.ZIP
Roman Catholic Church FINALLY admits that Galileo was right, and 'pardons' him
GENIUS.ZIP
Observations on 'Genius' and categorization of 'Genius', articles by Steve Allen & Paul MacCready (from SKEPTIC magazine)
GHOSTSUT.ZIP
Man sues ghost. Need I say more?
GOODMAN.ZIP
'Scientific Inference and Goodman's Paradox' -- about inductive reasoning
GULFSYN.ZIP
Is 'Gulf War Syndrome' a real disease or a psychological illness caused by mass hysteria? Should our government be shelling out $$$ to people who suffer from it?
HALLOWEN.ZIP
History of Halloween
HERESY2.ZIP
Yup, more Bible contradictions
HOAXHIST.ZIP
A history of hoaxes
HOMEOBGS.ZIP
New experiment shows that earlier French homeopathy experiment had bogus results
HOMEOQST.ZIP
Skeptic discusses questions he asked of a homeopath on a radio show
HOUDINI.ZIP
Annual Houdini seance to be held -- he said that if there is an afterlife, he'd come back and decode a message
HRMSNASA.ZIP
High Resolution Microwave Survey, part of NASA's SETI program, report on first few months
HUMANIST.ZIP
Messages and articles about CSICOP and humanists, and how they are related (or not)
HVYELEM.ZIP
Heaviest Element in the world found! Administratium! (Funny!)
ICONSTOL.ZIP
Jeweled 'miraculous' icon is stolen, returned minus jewels, insurance company suspects possible hoax
IGNOBEL.ZIP
3rd annual Ig Nobel awards, including one going to UFO researchers
INTROATH.ZIP
An introduction to atheism, from Usenet
ITBGHLET.ZIP
Your Favorite Sysop's letter to the Illinois Times about Bovine Growth Hormone, in response to a woman who said it causes all sorts of nasty side effects (printed 8/18/94)
ITCULTS.ZIP
Your Favorite Sysop's letter to the editor of Illinois Times about 'cults' (printed Oct. 28)
JUPCOMET.ZIP
Info on the comet that is on a collision course with Jupiter
JWGEN.ZIP
Some general info on the Jehovah's Witnesses, by several skeptics (see also JW*.ZIP files in evolution/creation file area)
LIARS.ZIP
Series of messages on how to (supposedly) beat a lie-detector test
MAKNGJES.ZIP
Summary of Robert Sheaffer's book, _The Making of the Messiah_, which challenges many Christian stories
MARSOBS.ZIP
Series of messages from Mars Observer Principle Investigator about plans to map Mars and regarding 'face on Mars' conspiracies -- written before Observer went silent
MARSSCNC.ZIP
SCIENCE Magazine on the Mars Observer and the supposed conspiracy to hide the 'face'
MARSVIBE.ZIP
Group (including woman with pyramid on her head) meditates to try to fix Mars Observer. Needless to say, it didn't work.
MASSHYST.ZIP
Several examples of mass hysteria: phantom anesthetist of Matoon, IL, 'poison gassing' of Israeli school, etc.
METEOR93.ZIP
Info on meteor showers during 1993
NCAHFLGL.ZIP
National Council Against Health Fraud pamphlet on avoiding legal problems while combatting fraud and quackery
NCSEFN.ZIP
1st Archive of postings from the National Center for Science Education area of Cleveland Freenet
NESSFISH.ZIP
Is the Loch Ness Monster a sturgeon? Scientific studies examine possible weight/size of 'Nessie'.
NESSHOAX.ZIP
British paper says famous photo of Loch Ness monster was a hoax. Two articles on the subject.
NEWROCKT.ZIP
Info on new rocket which can take off, 'hover', move horizontally, and land -- but it's not an alien spaceship
NEWROKT2.ZIP
More info on the DC-X rocket, a single-stage rocket which will hopefully be able to land using rockets, not wheels or in water (see NEWROCKT.ZIP)
NOFTL.ZIP
Excerpts from one of Prof. Milton Rothman's books, explaining why faster-than-light travel is not possible
NOSTGULF.ZIP
Some Nostradamus quatrains that supposedly seem to have something to do with the Gulf War and the rest of the century
NUTINDX.ZIP
Use this handy-dandy index to determine if somebody's proposing 'crackpot' (no relation to me) theories
OBSRPT.ZIP
Final report on what went wrong with Mars Observer and what probably occurred to make it 'disappear'
PEPSHOAX.ZIP
Hoaxers who claimed to find needles in Pepsi are being prosecuted. Shows that people WILL hoax for fame and attempted fortune.
PERIODIC.ZIP
Program which gives info on all the elements of the periodic chart (requires EGA)
PHOBOSEN.ZIP
What really caused the 'mysterious' end of the Phobos satellite?
PHYSFAQ.ZIP
UseNet Sci.Physics Frequently Asked Questions List
PLANETS.ZIP
Evidence found for planets outside our solar system
PMOTION1.ZIP
History of perpetual motion nonsense
PMOTION2.ZIP
One particular perpetual motion hoax
PMOTION3.ZIP
More on perpetual motion hoaxes
POLYBEAT.ZIP
How to beat a polygraph -- they can't really detect lies
POLYFAIL.ZIP
Accused spy Ames took, and apparently beat, polygraph tests. Are they worth anything?
PREDICTS.X90
Bay Area Skeptics review 'psychics' predictions from 1990.
PREDICTS.X91
Bay Area Skeptics review 'psychics' predictions from 1991.
PRNMLLET.ZIP
Skeptic echo participant's letter to publisher who puts out paranormal claptrap
PROPER_C.ZIP
Ray Hyman's 'famous' article on Proper Criticism by skeptics
PROPHDSC.ZIP
Disclaimer which appeared on 'Ancient Prophecies' show, which aired on NBC in spring 1994.
PROTECT.ZIP
Bob Steiner on how to protect yourself from a con artist
PROVENEG.ZIP
Is it possible to prove a negative?
PSYDTLET.ASC
Your favorite sysop's letter to the Trib about psychic detectives (unprinted)
QUACKTHR.ZIP
Characterization of Quack Theories, by Russell Turpin
RANDCULT.ZIP
'The Unlikeliest Cult in History' by Michael Shermer, article about Ayn Rand's cult-like group (from SKEPTIC magazine)
RANDFAQ.ZIP
Frequently Asked Questions about Ayn Rand, her views, politics, philosophies, etc.
RANDGUID.ZIP
Objectivist Resource Guide -- All sorts of info about Ayn Rand-related groups, lists, etc.
RANDI2.ZIP
Message from James 'The Amazing' Randi, about a famous supposed psychic's behavior in Australia
RANDISKP.ZIP
James 'The Amazing' Randi reports from the paranormal trenches -- from SKEPTIC Magazine
RELIGQOT.ZIP
Founding Fathers' quotes about organized religion -- gathered by David Rice of The Skeptic Tank
RESDEFN.ZIP
Definitions of terms often found in research papers (humor!)
RNDCHALL.ZIP
James Randi has a challenge for federal & state agencies -- test extraordinary claims and end some of the confusion they cause
RSNHEALR.ZIP
Popular Russian faith healer elected to parliament under ultranationalist party banner
SCI-IG.ZIP
Poll shows that many Americans are interested in science, but they are also ignorant about it
SCIENTOL.ZIP
Critique/history of Scientology (Note: This file was written and/or distributed by another religious cult who may be trying to 'win' readers over. However, info may still be valid.)
SCIMYTHS.ZIP
Myths about science and the paranormal, by Milton Rothman (article which he later expanded into a book)
SCIWITCH.ZIP
Spirits, Witches, & Science: Why the rise in science increased belief in the supernatural in 17th Century England (from SKEPTIC magazine)
SEATTLE.ZIP
Pseudo-science and skepticism come to Seattle for lectures & convention
SETIACCL.ZIP
Arthur C. Clarke's appeal to continue funding of High Resolution Microwave Survey/Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (HRMS SETI) program
SHC.ZIP
A little info on 'spontaneous human combustion' and a GIF of the results of one supposed occurence
SHTLBOOM.ZIP
Info about sonic booms and the space shuttle
SJRALTMD.ZIP
Letter to the Editor of the SJR about alternative medicine, by your favorite Sysop -- Printed 9/12/93
SKEPBOX.ZIP
Article about 8/93's 'Skeptic's Toolbox' conference being put on by CSICOP in Oregon
SKEPCONV.ZIP
Skeptics come to Seattle for annual convention -- why is the paranormal so popular now?
SKEPCON2.ZIP
Press conference during CSICOP's annual conference -- quotes from Carl Sagan, Phil Klass, etc.
SKEPCON3.ZIP
Knowledge gap is a formula for disaster, according to Carl Sagan at Seattle CSICOP convention
SKEPCON4.ZIP
Article about a number of topics discussed at the recent CSICOP convention, including false memories, alien abductions, etc.
SKEPCON5.ZIP
Debate at CSICOP convention: should we demand evidence of alien abductions, or believe (as John Mack does) that it's another reality beyond our testing?
SKEPDBNK.ZIP
What's a 'debunker'? What's a 'skeptic'? What's the difference? Rick Moen discusses such terminology.
SKEPFAQ.ZIP
Frequently Asked Questions list for Usenet's sci.skeptic newsgroup
SKEPMAN.ZIP
A Skeptical Manifesto, by Michael Shermer of the Skeptics Society (from SKEPTIC magazine)
SKEPTIC.DEF
Anson Kennedy defines skepticism
STRECKER.ZIP
The Straight Dope on Strecker and his ideas about AIDS, conspiracy, etc.
TAKEN4.XTY
Description of some symbols taken by Christianity from other religions
TAOSHUM.ZIP
Article about the 'Taos hum' -- mysterious humming noise that bothers some residents in NM and elsewhere
TEACHKID.ZIP
A secular humanist answers the question, 'So what do you teach your kids?' which religious people often ask
THEIST15.ASC
'The Unacknowledged Revolution' (of religious thinking) by Kennan Herrick
THEORYDF.ZIP
Definition of 'theory' vs. 'hypothesis', now (10/26) with added update quote on 'theory'
THINKING.ZIP
'Thinking Well and Thinking Logically', by Mark Hodes
TIMETRVL.ZIP
'Time Travel and the Laws of Physics' (An exercise in speculation), by Joey Swails
TURIN.ZIP
Article on the Shroud of Turin, and how some have ignored the obvious evidence that it is a fake
VAMPLIST.ZIP
In case you ever bump into a vampire, have this handy-dandy list of vampires by nationality ready!
VEGGIE.ZIP
The Straight Dope on whether or not man is 'naturally' a vegetarian
VITAPROV.ZIP
FDA says manufacturers of dietary supplements must now prove their claims or not put them on labels
YOGIMOZM.ZIP
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi says war-torn Mozambique needs to meditate to solve all their problems and create heaven on earth
THEIST15.ZIP
'The Unacknowledged Revolution' (of religious thinking) by Kennan Herrick
WARNKE.ZIP
Christians debunk alleged former Satanist
WHYNOTXT.ZIP
'Why I Am Not A Christian' -- lecture given at the S. London Branch of the Nat'l Secular Soc., 1927
10COMCHM.ZIP
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S-H-SJR.ZIP
Letter to the Editor of the SJR from Your Favorite Sysop about (now former) Illinois Senate candidate Ellen Schanzle-Haskins and her support of psuedo-science in the form of a local 'ps
URILOSES.ZIP
Uri Geller loses libel suit against Prometheus Books
USGSDOWS.ZIP
U.S. Geological Survey pamphlet of info about 'dowsing'
IGNOB94.ZIP
4th annual Ig Nobel awards!
MILITCNS.ZIP
Article ostensibly on militias forming across country, but also addresses some of the conspiracies being bandied about (UN troops training to take over US, anti-American survey given to
PENNVIOL.ZIP
Penn Jillette (of Penn & Teller) on TV violence, Janet Reno, Paul Simon, and related topics
AUSGUIDE.ZIP
Australian Psychological Society guidelines to dealing with patients and 'recovered memories'
CANGUID.ZIP
Canada adopts stricter guidelines for the use of 'repressed memories' in court
COURSUIT.ZIP
Authors of _The Courage to Heal_ (incest 'survivors' bible) sued for allegedly causing false memories -- case dismissed on 1st Amendment grounds
ENGLISH.ZIP
British study shows that there is no evidence to support accusations of satanic abuse, cults, etc.
FELLSAC2.ZIP
More about the Mass. daycare Fells Acre case (see FELLSACR.ZIP)
JUDASTRL.ZIP
Astrology and Judaism In Late Antiquity: A Dissertation by Lester J. Ness. 1990.
RUSHF.ZIP
Transcript of Rush Limbaugh's Radio Show From Monday, June 27,1994. The asshole's 'ten commandments from the Religious Left
ELFCANCR.ZIP
Electronics linked to cancer?
BADMED.ZIP
Bad Medicine
AIR94-7.ZIP
Mini-AIR (Annals of Improbable Research -- from the people who brought you the Journal of Irreproducible Results), Issue 94-07 (Nov. '94)
AIR94-8.ZIP
Mini-AIR, Issue 1994-08 (Dec. '94)
FC-APA.ZIP
American Psychological Association statement on the use of Facilitated Communication -- unproven and unscientific!
RILEYFAQ.ZIP
FAQ about Riley G, infamous on Internet for his psychic claims, but often known as a 'Psychic Defective'
ABDINMND.ZIP
Are abduction experiences due to brain electrical activity? Is it all in the mind? Susan Blackmore article from _New Scientist_
DOLLAR.MAS
THE 'MASONIC' DOLLAR BILL
PHOBEA.MIN
Fast Phobia Cure (also known as 6-Minute Phobia Cure)
CHAC06.ZIP
Earth Changes 006C - Comments from the People
CHAC07.ZIP
Earth Changes 007C - Comments from the People
CHAND4.ZIP
Earth Changes 005 - Time Schedule
CHANEL.ZIP
Earth Changes - Body Changes -001
CHAD06.ZIP
Earth Changes 006 - Dated Prophesies Effective 10-1-94
CHAD07.ZIP
Earth Changes 007 - Dated Prophesies Effective 10-26-94
CHANEL02.ZIP
Earth Changes 002 - Time Schedule
CHAU06.ZIP
Earth Changes 006U - Undated Prophesies
SPACGATE.ZIP
Space Gate. The USA government conspires with demons (UFOs) to take over the universe. No, really!!!!
RAH9411.ZIP
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RUNE1194.ZIP
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