So, do you believe in aliens?

[paulskinsfan]

Ive got this buddy of mine who swears that not only are there aliens, but that the gov't. is involved in a massive conspiracy to cover up their existence. He has dozens of books and videos on the subject, and typically my eyes just glaze over when he goes on one of his rants. But honestly, some of the evidence is quite compelling. Check this out:

FOXNews.com - Dead Airman's Affidavit: Roswell Aliens Were Real - Science News | Current Articles

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

Ever met That Guy?

You'd believe in Aliens right away. lol He scares Daseal. No, really.


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[Hog1]

Check out this site. Make sure you give the radio show a try. It is not what you would expect at all. The show info is on the site. The host is great. Some of the guests are a little out there. Mostly, they interview scientists, current and retired military guest of pretty respectable rank. As I said, it is not at all what you would expect.

COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Check out this site. Make sure you give the radio show a try. It is not what you would expect at all. The show info is on the site. The host is great. Some of the guests are a little out there. Mostly, they interview scientists, current and retired military guest of pretty respectable rank. As I said, it is not at all what you would expect.

COAST TO COAST AM WITH GEORGE NOORY

Fabulous article in this weekend's Times that discusses this show as part of an expo on the Mayan calander (which many people are interpreting to say we humans are toast in 2012).

[paulskinsfan]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

Fabulous article in this weekend's Times that discusses this show as part of an expo on the Mayan calander (which many people are interpreting to say we humans are toast in 2012).

Man, my alien buddy TOTALLY believes that the world is ending in 2012, I mean he is already planning on cashing in his 401K and having a kick ass party in the Carribean. That's some messed up shit, but if he's buying I guess Im there. A ton of people believe that it will all end in 2012.

Isnt' that Roswell article wierd though? I mean, its not like he said this crap when he was alive, to the contrary, the letter he wrote was not to be opened until his death. I really do think something happened there.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by paulskinsfan

Man, my alien buddy TOTALLY believes that the world is ending in 2012, I mean he is already planning on cashing in his 401K and having a kick ass party in the Carribean. That's some messed up shit, but if he's buying I guess Im there. A ton of people believe that it will all end in 2012.

Isnt' that Roswell article wierd though? I mean, its not like he said this crap when he was alive, to the contrary, the letter he wrote was not to be opened until his death. I really do think something happened there.

Yeah, the problem is that the Mayan Calander just ends in 2012...it is more contemporary scholars who have interpreted that to mean the end of the world.

The article makes a great point I think when it argues that in a time in which social, economic, and religious institutions are beginning to break down, when we face more threats then ever before, apocolypse theory has a certain appeal, detailing a new path for civilization, sort of a way of cleansing a failing world order. It explains both the popularity of Mayan mysticism with liberals as well as all that rapture stuff with the southerners. Different eschatology but same appeal really.

I have read that Roswell stuff and I never understood why so many people are incredulous about it. Here's what I mean: if aliens did crash into Earth what would the government have done in response? Most would agree exactly what they are accused of doing, cover it up. So while none of us really know anything, I don't get not having an open mind relative to this specific conspiracy. In other words, if you can accept that aliens probably exist I would think you would at least be willing to entertain a government cover up scenario.

[Lady Brave]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

Yeah, the problem is that the Mayan Calander just ends in 2012...it is more contemporary scholars who have interpreted that to mean the end of the world.

The article makes a great point I think when it argues that in a time in which social, economic, and religious institutions are beginning to break down, when we face more threats then ever before, apocolypse theory has a certain appeal, detailing a new path for civilization, sort of a way of cleansing a failing world order. It explains both the popularity of Mayan mysticism with liberals as well as all that rapture stuff with the southerners. Different eschatology but same appeal really.

Not sure that can be attributed to southerners specifically. That's pretty much a mainstream protestant belief. Most denominations believe in the second coming.

I would ask the question though. If millions of people did suddenly disappear from the earth, would you consider the rapture had taken place or that all those people had been abducted by aliens?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

Yeah, the problem is that the Mayan Calander just ends in 2012...it is more contemporary scholars who have interpreted that to mean the end of the world.

The article makes a great point I think when it argues that in a time in which social, economic, and religious institutions are beginning to break down, when we face more threats then ever before, apocolypse theory has a certain appeal, detailing a new path for civilization, sort of a way of cleansing a failing world order. It explains both the popularity of Mayan mysticism with liberals as well as all that rapture stuff with the southerners. Different eschatology but same appeal really.

I have read that Roswell stuff and I never understood why so many people are incredulous about it. Here's what I mean: if aliens did crash into Earth what would the government have done in response? Most would agree exactly what they are accused of doing, cover it up. So while none of us really know anything, I don't get not having an open mind relative to this specific conspiracy. In other words, if you can accept that aliens probably exist I would think you would at least be willing to entertain a government cover up scenario.

I must say, I never thought I'd see the day I'd see the word "eschatology" on this site!. I'm impressed

[724Skinsfan]

I believe in life on other planets. I do not believe that any other planetary life form has made it to our planet with our knowledge.

[djnemo65]

Originally Posted by 724Skinsfan

I believe in life on other planets. I do not believe that any other planetary life form has made it to our planet with our knowledge.

Why? If you can accept the first, why is the latter such a stretch?

I'm not saying you are wrong, but what evidence are you basing your position on? Just curious.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by djnemo65

Fabulous article in this weekend's Times that discusses this show as part of an expo on the Mayan calander (which many people are interpreting to say we humans are toast in 2012).

I am the skeptical type. This show can have an eye opening effect on you! Enjoy

[MTK]

I'm not sure what I believe exactly, but I do think there is some sort of life form out there... somewhere.

[MTK]

Interesting article by the way.

[gabe1984]

I actually have a pet alien.

[Sammy Baugh Fan]

My wife's family are aliens I think. I'm sure they are quite normal on their planet but they seem from outerspace to me sometimes.

lol