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Abduction Digest Number 33
Abduction Digest, Number 33
Wednesday, November 20th 1991
Today's Topics:
Re: abductions
David Jacobs
David Jacobs
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From: Doug.Rogers@p0.f1.n606.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Doug Rogers)
Subject: Re: abductions
Date: 15 Nov 91 08:34:49 GMT
>
> So you say UFO's are more believable than God? Interesting...
>
<ahem>
Did I say that? No, I didn't. And I think it is shameful of you to use such
a cheap shot in replying to me. (and it WAS a VERY CHEAP shot). This is the
same as asking me "When did you stop beating your wife?"
I will, however, address your comment.
Last time I checked, the most recent sighting of the deity by a large number of
witnesses is of somewhat greater antiquity than the current sightings of
Unidentified Flying Objects. This is very convenient for your arguments: There
are no witnesses left to interogate. The only thing we have to go on is a
record left by biased reporters who were eager to place their own
interpretation on events they could not explain.
Even if you wish to make the same assertions in connection with the large group
of scientists who are currently investigating unexplained aerial events, I am
left with the assertion that since the events we study on this network are
either current or of recent ventage, we have a significantly greater
possibility of getting at the truth of what these events really are than do
those who wish to explain it using ancient mythologies.
One of the cornerstones of logical thought is "Age is no argument for
accuracy." Many of our beliefs were forged at a time when much less was known
than is now known. If you wish to cling to such a belief, you must be
absolutely certain that no new facts have come to light that call the belief
into question. This is impossible. Anyone who attempts to explain current
events with ancient philosophy is doomed from day one.
What I'd REALLY like for you to state is what your REAL AGENDA in posting here
is. If it is to contribute factual information or rational analysis, then
please join us and do so. If you are here to bible thump, allow me to
recommend any of a dozen fine Christian echos that would love to have your
posts.
I'm still waiting to hear something from you other than unfounded assertions
based on your religious beliefs. I'm tired of wasting bandwidth on this
business. Religious discussions ALWAYS end in a flamefest of the "my God and
beat up your God" variety, and have no place in a serious discussion such as
the one we are attempting to carry on.
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Doug Rogers - via FidoNet node 1:104/422
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From: Sheldon.Wernikoff@p0.f605.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Sheldon Wernikoff)
Subject: David Jacobs
Date: 16 Nov 91 05:01:03 GMT
For all of those wondering about the status of Dr. David M. Jacobs
as ParaNet (sm) abduction moderator, I post the following extracted
from a letter I just received:
"...As of now, I am not the ParaNet abduction moderator. The main
problem, as far as I can tell, is that getting a node for me in
Philadelphia has proved to be more difficult than had been thought.
The first one lasted for quite a while, but then something happened
to the fellow's hard disk who was running the node, and that was
that. Another node lasted a very short time, and I am not sure what
happened then, but I noticed that virtually nobody was using the
abduction bulletin board to talk with me. So, my guess is that it
died for lack of interest. Actually, I hope Michael Corbin can re-
establish a node because I thought it was fun while it lasted...
...Budd (Hopkins) and I would very much like to have a series of
training conferences around the country, but the pressure of work
(abduction and otherwise) have made that desire seem more and more
like only a dream. Perhaps after my book comes out in March we will
have some more time to put something like that into effect....."
(signed) David M. Jacobs
Come on people, let's get Dave back on line. It shouldn't be
THAT difficult. Perhaps he can be setup as a point?
Regards to all,
Sheldon
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Sheldon Wernikoff - via FidoNet node 1:104/422
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From: Michael.Corbin@p0.f428.n104.z1.FIDONET.ORG (Michael Corbin)
Subject: David Jacobs
Date: 18 Nov 91 13:22:00 GMT
> Come on people, let's get Dave back on line. It shouldn't be
> THAT difficult. Perhaps he can be setup as a point?
Thank you for posting an update for us, Sheldon. As a matter of fact, we are
testing a new link in the Philadelphia area even as we speak and it should be
functional in very short order.
Mike
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Michael Corbin - via FidoNet node 1:104/422
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