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Re: You guys were completely wrong about remote viewing!

Re: You guys were completely wrong about remote viewing!  
george
From:george
Subject:Re: You guys were completely wrong about remote viewing!
Date:21 Jan 2005 11:51:02 -0800

mrtnboyd@yahoo.com wrote:
> By definition a skeptic is one who is commited to a certain viewpoint
> from the get go, so that even if proven wrong, they fight with all
> their might to maintain that viewpoint.

By definition a sceptic does not accept claims at face value.

> The mind works to validate what you already believe. For example if
you
> believe that all women are not to be trusted, your mind will
> continously find you women who cannot be trusted so that you can
remain
> in your belief.
> Therefore to the skeptic (closed minded) the most conclusive proof
> still looks suspicious.

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