Hello from a non-skeptic

[iknownothing]

And how strange that a parent would sing "Charlie Is My Darling" to a presumably beloved child named...um...Charles!

Context. Nothing strange about it. But my point is that being named for Charlie, and having a major childhood memory of his father often singing the song, may have contributed to an environment ripe for imagining a past life. I'm curious about how much of a fan his father was, and how many other smaller details may have contributed.

 

[iknownothing]

In attempting to debate the issue over here, however, I have come across nothing but being mocked, offended, disrespected and invaded

Untrue.

 

[Sledge]

"Invaded"? Ok, which one of you borrowed my tank?

 

[Flo]

Guys, I rode the wave with you all in as much as I could, but I have to say I am astounded by the way things are conducted over here.

Translation: "I was sure I would be welcomed like the new Messiah and I'm outraged anybody would question my words in any way".

I came with one specific question in mind, concerning the quantum-wave effect, and did so because I was truly looking for an answer.

"The answer in question being a confirmation of my belief and and acknowledgement of my grandeur".

For a member to have dug out the story I wrote and posted its link here, by which I was instantly exposed to far more than I wished to share, and then the use of a quote of something I would never have said in this forum to people I had never met before, was to say the least the lowest of blows beneath the belt. But still I rode it out with all of you...

... it was not my book that brought me here. And the use of it, as it was done, was most unfair...

"I was hoping nobody would find out I was in fact merely quoting my book of fiction ... and should somebody do, that people here would swallow its content hook, line, and sinker."

You all seem to wish to state that this is different. That there is no such thing and that anyone who believes in the such is either deluded, failing of memory, the victim of some scam or some kind of syndrome almost as if it were some disease that might even infect your children.

"You're just a bunch of unsecure, petty and mean people ! "

It is much more than that in fact, I assure you, but one of the most elementary laws of spirituality is that nothing can be divulged spiritually that has not yet been divulged naturally. This applies also to any criminal case in which "nothing new was mentioned", and naturally to your "million-dollar-test".

"Here's the latest formulation of an old and meaningless excuse for "psychics" to never put their money where their mouth is."

In attempting to debate the issue over here, however, I have come across nothing but being mocked, offended, disrespected and invaded in a manner that I consider that what is permitted here in this forum is certainly not what one might expect from an well conducted open-forum under moderation.

"Again, I was expecting to be received with all the reverence I feel entitled to, and I therefore consider the lack thereof as a personnal insult."

It is certainly not within my interest, grasp, responsibility, desire or even my time to provide, or attempt to provide, any kind of "proof" that I cannot. I have not raised this banner here nor do I wish to ever do so. I did say this here from the start...

"But I was expecting you to take my word for it anyway."

I wish you all the best in your quests and in your searches, but would request that you kindly be less rude to newcomers in the future. It is not the argumentation in itself that drives them away, I'm quite sure, but the manner in which it is conducted...

"And now I will fake a dignified retreat ... "

 

[Robert Oz]

Perhaps some here may have heard of the work of a Brazilian medium called Chico Xavier...

The same Chico Xavier whose claims were investigated by The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry (CSI) only four months ago?

Link: http://www.csicop.org/specialarticles/show/spiritualism_in_brazil_alive_and_kicking/

...a critical analysis of Chico Xavier’s paranormal claims quickly reveals their utmost frailty.

“Workers from the Spiritist Center went to the line [of followers] to get details from the deceased. Or they used stories told by relatives in the letters where they asked for a meeting. The messages from Chico had this information,” Vieira revealed.

More than cold reading, this was just plain hoaxing.

There's more I would have liked to have quoted, but I know the forum is strict on that sort of thing. Charles, if you are still lurking, I encourage you to read the linked article.

 

[Pixel42]

Untrue.

The sad thing is Mr Boden almost certainly genuinely believes this is an accurate description of what transpired on this thread. But then if he wasn't able to convince himself of the opposite of the truth by blinding himself to inconvenient evidence and wilfully misrepresenting opposing arguments I suppose he would never have arrived at his bizarre beliefs in the first place.

 

[carlitos]

I clicked over to that forum, where one can read tales of Charles' memories of his time as a WWII Luftwaffe pilot, and his time with Jesus. His past lives are remarkable.

Romans

Apparently I also was a Roman soldier in the days of Jesus. This may seem too far fetched, but during a meditation I did see myself trying to warn Yeshua that he was running the risk of being arrested, but his reaction was kind of like "I know, but don't concern yourself over this" - and apparently I may have been present at the crucifixion.

 

[Robert Oz]

I clicked over to that forum, where one can read tales of Charles' memories of his time as a WWII Luftwaffe pilot, and his time with Jesus. His past lives are remarkable.

Romans

Apparently I also was a Roman soldier in the days of Jesus. This may seem too far fetched, but during a meditation I did see myself trying to warn Yeshua that he was running the risk of being arrested, but his reaction was kind of like "I know, but don't concern yourself over this" - and apparently I may have been present at the crucifixion.

Charles Stuart or Charles Boden?

 

[AdMan]

This may seem too far fetched...

Talk about understatements.

(He posts as Charles Stuart over there.)

 

[carlitos]

Charles Stuart or Charles Boden?

He posts over there using his more regal surname. He probably sells more books that way? Why not? It's just pretend.

http://www.childpastlives.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=14200&highlight=charles+boden

 

[AdMan]

Here's where I originally posted the link to Charles's posts on the other forum:

Here's another free preview:

http://www.childpastlives.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=14200

It's all based on "a Ouija session that actually worked," so all you doubting Thomases better keep quiet.

 

[Gao]

I clicked over to that forum, where one can read tales of Charles' memories of his time as a WWII Luftwaffe pilot, and his time with Jesus. His past lives are remarkable.

Romans

The entire thread on Roman past lives was pretty hilarious, as you can tell that none of them have much knowledge about Rome beyond what they heard in Sunday School and perhaps a viewing of Gladiator.

 

[carlitos]

Thanks AdMan; missed the link the first time.

 

[Flo]

The sad thing is Mr Boden almost certainly genuinely believes this is an accurate description of what transpired on this thread. But then if he wasn't able to convince himself of the opposite of the truth by blinding himself to inconvenient evidence and wilfully misrepresenting opposing arguments I suppose he would never have arrived at his bizarre beliefs in the first place.

Certainly, mythomania has limits ?

I clicked over to that forum, where one can read tales of Charles' memories of his time as a WWII Luftwaffe pilot, and his time with Jesus. His past lives are remarkable.

Romans

indeed. I wonder, didn't he also try to warn CaoCao before the battle of Red Cliffs ?

 

[Loss Leader]

and apparently I may have been present at the crucifixion.

If every vampire who said he was at the crucifixion was actually there, it would've been like Woodstock.

- Spike

 

[AdMan]

The entire thread on Roman past lives was pretty hilarious, as you can tell that none of them have much knowledge about Rome beyond what they heard in Sunday School and perhaps a viewing of Gladiator.

Given the way posters over there throw out the most outlandish claims (e.g., "I found out that apparently white birthmarks were associated with people who were 'fed' to the lions.") and they go completely unquestioned, it's no wonder Charles didn't feel quite at home here.

 

[Gao]

Given the way posters over there throw out the most outlandish claims (e.g., "I found out that apparently white birthmarks were associated with people who were 'fed' to the lions.") and they go completely unquestioned, it's no wonder Charles didn't feel quite at home here.

Yeah, and I love how that one person had a dream this bizarre coming of age ritual, found passages that talk about what age one could be a member of the senate, and decided that this somehow supported her dream. It gets even better when Charles Boden himself pops in congratulating her on validating her "memories," apparently not noticing that the quotations provided do no such thing.

 

[Flo]

Yeah, and I love how that one person had a dream this bizarre coming of age ritual, found passages that talk about what age one could be a member of the senate, and decided that this somehow supported her dream. It gets even better when Charles Boden himself pops in congratulating her on validating her "memories," apparently not noticing that the quotations provided do no such thing.

I have the feeling you could quote them pages from a phone book, and they would still feel their "memories" have been validated.

 

[Gao]

I have the feeling you could quote them pages from a phone book, and they would still feel their "memories" have been validated.

Yeah, I'm getting the same feeling.

 

[AdMan]

Here is Charles giving his account of his visit to the JREF forum (aka "cesspool of skeptics" according to one of the moderators), starting on post #4:

http://www.childpastlives.org/vBulletin/showthread.php?t=18316

ETA: Have to add this quote from one of the admins:

A proud, avowed skeptic is nothing but ego relishing in its own stupor.

Too funny!