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  1. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    I don't believe in ETH...but I think it may be a possibility. Edit: I think ETH is likely true, but I don't "believe" in it...in other words I don't base my decisions in the world on the idea that it might be true (my definition of belief).
  2. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    Sure...ETH is a belief. Agreed. Now are you saying that these two systems are equivalent (ETH and Biblical beliefs) ? Edit: Touche btw... :)
  3. Michael Allen

    :The Slenderman Mysteries": Ask Nick Redfern

    As he should...he collects stories and--for the most part--allows the reader to connect the dots (he does present his own opinion from time to time, but my impression from his interview is that he is genuinely interested in the open question regarding paranormal phenomena)
  4. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    Good point. I don't mean to discriminate--what I say applies to all religions.
  5. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    "By equal token, by what authority do you claim it couldn’t be?" Complete the sentence: "..do you claim it couldn't be [WHAT??]" A person inventing or defending the imaginary entity (i.e. God, Cosmic Authority) has the burden of proof. So far authorities presented are (1) yourself, (2) your...
  6. Michael Allen

    Consciousness and the Paranormal — Part 11

    I will admit that I am very likely unqualified to give any helpful critique of the paper. In the episode I focused mainly on the metaphysical assumptions of the guest.
  7. Michael Allen

    Consciousness and the Paranormal — Part 11

    I continue to accept the orthodox understanding that measurement is an action that takes up time and space and therefore changes the thing being measured with or without an observer to read the data. That being said, I am intrigued with the idea that conciousness itself adds to the "tensor...
  8. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    Equally as weak? How do you know this so precisely?
  9. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    I have been meaning to subscribe to DMR and hear more of his bloviations...I think it would be eductional :)
  10. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    Is that an authoritative interpretation? Who did you consult to resolve this interpretation? Yourself? Human's have made their own books into idols...they worship words. MA Sober: sure...that is correct, but irrelevant here...Two drink Michael assumes that his audience has accepted these...
  11. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    All according to an authority you have presumed in the text prior to reading it--so no I wasn't putting myself up as a "biblical expert." I was addressing the problem of authority...(whose?) Many religious people assume that "God's word" is an infallible and complete authority -- when you ask...
  12. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    Stichin was wrong for the right reason...he (like Daniken) was sloppy...very sloppy in their presentation of the material. There are core truths in Stichin (Planet X is not one of them)... The core truth...in my humble opinion...is that our planet and human beings living on it may have...
  13. Michael Allen

    April 8, 2018 — Rev. Dr. Barry Downing with Don Ecker

    Wouldn't the Word of God be the best source to make a case? If not then why not? Do you need an extra authority to sanction an ancient text to be the "absolute truth." What if you were born in a different culture--such as in Hinduism, Buddhism (Hinduism stripped for export to China) or...
  14. Michael Allen

    :The Slenderman Mysteries": Ask Nick Redfern

    Alas I think you may be disappointed in me...I don't always have my "guns" out when having a conversation...I will tell you that as a co-host my role is different...I may wish to inject my thoughts and hammer the guest about their assumptions and claims...but I also know that I should give them...
  15. Michael Allen

    Ask Dean Radin about "Real Magic"

    Fascinating guest...but what is "mental" and how does it "interact" with the "physical" without sharing the same properties (i.e. our terms break down at this point and mental vs. physical becomes meaningless)
  16. Michael Allen

    Consciousness and the Paranormal — Part 11

    Monday's episode--consciousness and QM. Here be dragons: http://deanradin.com/evidence/RadinPhysicsEssays2016.pdf
  17. Michael Allen

    Art Bell has died.

    I grew up listening to Art Bell...he will be sorely missed. RIP
  18. Michael Allen

    Ask Rev. Dr. Barry Downing...

    there is a lot I wished to discuss in this episode; probably more content than what could be digested by casual listeners. I will be blunt and come out with what I think instead of playing socratic game (1) There are many events recorded by humans in both the "modern" (industrial age...
  19. Michael Allen

    Consciousness and the Paranormal — Part 11

    Right. I think you just answered both of our questions :) Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
  20. Michael Allen

    Consciousness and the Paranormal — Part 11

    Do you mean generic subjectivity? Or of a particular living sentient's subjectivity? Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk
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