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Experiments in Theology

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Synthetic Cultist
Church of The Crimson Saviour
#1 - 2012-07-23 09:43:50 UTC
Introduction:

The CTCS have been Performing Experiments to test the Validity of Scripture, in order to Demonstrate to the Heathens the Righteousness of the Word.
Herein, it shall be Described some of the Experiments, and their Results.

Rationale:

Many Heathens doubt the Word, claiming that Science is Superior, and other such Wild Statements. The CTCS in general, and Synthia in Particular, have been Testing Scriptural Statements, to provide Incontrovertible Evidence, that the Heathens will surely be Amazed by, and thus, Convert and embrace Gods Love.

Outline Methodology:

A Book of Scripture is Chosen, elements within are selected for Testing.

Outline Data Analysis:

Statistical Testing of the Results, for Significance.


Experiment 1-02 - Dress Codes

Abstract:
The Book of Fashion Guides the Faithful in choosing Appropriate Apparel for the Social Occasion.
Elements within the Book are Tested for Validity.
Results Vindicate Scripture.

Introduction:

The Book of Fashion States that a Dress that Shows Both Cleavage and Leg is Tarty and Unrighteous. This Experiment Tests this Assertion.

Methodology:

Two Identical Young Blonde Amarr Women were used in this Experiment. One wore a Normal Appropriate Dress as Described in Scripture. The Other wore a Dress that showed Both.
The Test Women then Visited Social Places including Restaurants, Art Galleries, Museums and Bars, and observed reactions from the People also present at those locations.

Data Analysis:
A T-test was used to compare the number of Disapproving Looks, and the number of Lustful Gazes received by the Test Women.

Results:
http://i1195.photobucket.com/albums/aa394/bloodnuns/Dress1.jpg
The Experimental Dress received more Disapproving Looks although with a Probability of 0.06, this is Not Significant to a 95% Confidence Level in this Experiment.
The Experimental Dress received more Lustful Gazes, and with a Probability of 0.02, this Is Significantly More than the Normal Dress.

Interpretation of Results:
It was expected that the Experimental Dress would have received significantly more Disapproving Looks, yet it did not. It is possible that a larger Sample Size may have Different Results. The Experiment was also conducted in the Gallente Federation, which has a Different Culture from other Places, which may result in Lower than Expected numbers of Disapproving Looks.
The Experimental Dress received more Lustful Gazes, which was expected, and is in line with Scripture.

Conclusions:
Scripture is Vindicated. A Dress that Shows Both is Tarty and Unrighteous, and causes Social Friction, in the form of Upstaging Other Ladies that may then Plot and Scheme against the Wearer, and/or other Unwelcome Effects, such as Creating Arguments between Married Couples.

Synthia 1, Empress of Kaztropol.

It is Written.

Ava Starfire
Khushakor Clan
#2 - 2012-07-23 11:29:46 UTC
Never. Stop. Testing.

"There is no strength in numbers; have no such misconception." -Jayka Vofur, "Warfare in the North"

Sebastian Avary
Doomheim
#3 - 2012-07-23 11:35:29 UTC
I don't know what I just read - but I like it!
Azdan Amith
Doomheim
#4 - 2012-07-23 15:51:39 UTC
It is a shame such dedication to the veracity and validity of Scripture is wasted on false doctrine and apocryphal texts.

~Archon Azdan Amith,  Order of Light's Retribution

Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#5 - 2012-07-23 16:02:35 UTC
Azdan Amith wrote:
It is a shame such dedication to the veracity and validity of Scripture is wasted on false doctrine and apocryphal texts.


But what are you going to do when their experiments show their doctrinal texts to be correct?

I had better see you getting to work testing your scripture, Captain.
Azdan Amith
Doomheim
#6 - 2012-07-23 16:04:50 UTC
Tiberious Thessalonia wrote:
Azdan Amith wrote:
It is a shame such dedication to the veracity and validity of Scripture is wasted on false doctrine and apocryphal texts.


But what are you going to do when their experiments show their doctrinal texts to be correct?

I had better see you getting to work testing your scripture, Captain.


I do not answer to you.

I will inform you that I have already been in the practice of, and will continue to be in the practice of, testing the veracity and validity of Scripture.

~Archon Azdan Amith,  Order of Light's Retribution

Kailea Shandrasekkar
Chor Aurea
#7 - 2012-07-23 16:42:13 UTC
Synthetic Cultist wrote:
Introduction:

The CTCS have been Performing Experiments to test the Validity of Scripture, in order to Demonstrate to the Heathens the Righteousness of the Word. [...] Many Heathens doubt the Word, claiming that Science is Superior [...]


So.

You want to prove that Faith is superior to Science.

Using scientific methods.



...well, carry on, i guess, if that's what rocks your boat.
Anabella Rella
Gradient
Electus Matari
#8 - 2012-07-23 17:16:10 UTC
Yep, this totally convinces me. Where do I sign up for the blood-letting?

When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around.

Rodj Blake
PIE Inc.
Khimi Harar
#9 - 2012-07-23 17:50:26 UTC
Tiberious Thessalonia wrote:
Azdan Amith wrote:
It is a shame such dedication to the veracity and validity of Scripture is wasted on false doctrine and apocryphal texts.


But what are you going to do when their experiments show their doctrinal texts to be correct?

I had better see you getting to work testing your scripture, Captain.


I'm sure that their flawed methods will produce exactly the result that they designed into their experiments.

Dolce et decorum est pro Imperium mori

Tiberious Thessalonia
True Slave Foundations
#10 - 2012-07-23 17:53:04 UTC
Rodj Blake wrote:
Tiberious Thessalonia wrote:
Azdan Amith wrote:
It is a shame such dedication to the veracity and validity of Scripture is wasted on false doctrine and apocryphal texts.


But what are you going to do when their experiments show their doctrinal texts to be correct?

I had better see you getting to work testing your scripture, Captain.


I'm sure that their flawed methods will produce exactly the result that they designed into their experiments.


Entirely possible! We will know when we see the fully published article for peer review.
Mardon Hashur
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#11 - 2012-07-23 21:51:00 UTC
What is science but the gift of God to allow us to reason?

Sincerly Mardon Hashur

Damsa Desirah
The Tourniquet Group
#12 - 2012-07-24 02:33:20 UTC
The test presented here can not be used. Any scientist knows that using only one experiment to prove something requires that said experiment to be used by various and different teams and -must- achieve the same result -every- time.

According to this, we need others across New Eden to use this experiment, with well documented result of every team.

Until that time comes, this is just rubbish. A novice in the field of science trying to validate their opinions as facts.

It's not what your Alliance can do for you... It's what you can do to them before they realize you really work for the almighty WormHole God, BoB...

Synthetic Cultist
Church of The Crimson Saviour
#13 - 2012-07-24 18:54:47 UTC
Kailea Shandrasekkar wrote:
So.
You want to prove that Faith is superior to Science.
Using scientific methods.
...well, carry on, i guess, if that's what rocks your boat.


Numerous Persons claimed that Scripture is "superstitious Nonsense that does not stand up to Scientific Inquiry".
The project is to Investigate this, and show that Scripture is in fact, based upon Scientific Principles.


Anabella Rella wrote:
Yep, this totally convinces me. Where do I sign up?


Please form an Orderly Queue, a CTCS member will process your application momentarily.

Damsa Desirah wrote:
The test presented here can not be used. Any scientist knows that using only one experiment to prove something requires that said experiment to be used by various and different teams and -must- achieve the same result -every- time.
According to this, we need others across New Eden to use this experiment, with well documented result of every team.
Until that time comes, this is just rubbish. A novice in the field of science trying to validate their opinions as facts.


You will require some Identical Blonde Amarr Women. Do you have such available?

Questions about Methodology are welcome.


The methodology included a Camera Drone to record the reactions of people that the Experimental Women encountered. The footage was examined, looking for details such as pupil dilation, skin colour changes, and other Signs, to determine if a Disapproving Look or Lustful Gaze occurred.

Synthia 1, Empress of Kaztropol.

It is Written.

Mardon Hashur
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#14 - 2012-07-24 19:26:27 UTC
This experiment is questionable due to the fact the the opinions and mental reservations of those individuals who vied the recordings. I don't disprove of what you are trying to do but could you be a bit more thoughtful of your experiments in the future?

Sincerly Mardon Hashur

Aria Jenneth
Societas Imperialis Sceptri Coronaeque
Khimi Harar
#15 - 2012-07-24 19:30:33 UTC
... Satire?

Or Silliness? Silliness, moreover, Emphasized through Gratuitous Capitalization?

Satire. Please, Gods, Let It Be Satire.
Shiv Mahon
Chicas Perdidas
#16 - 2012-07-24 19:38:20 UTC
Can I ask:

Where can I purchase the dresses?

I'm a big fan of science. Really.

Dr Eastwood
Oshaima Exports
#17 - 2012-07-24 20:20:24 UTC
As a scientist myself, I find such "tests" as this to be appalling. The Scripture should be evaluated as a whole, instead of being picked apart to best suit the argument at hand. Your test proves nothing aside from reaffirming well established observations on human behavior. In no way could one single test confirm the Scripture in the way you seek.

Once again, thanks to the wonder of religion, psuedo-science spreads again.

"Endless ISK, the sinews of war"

Mardon Hashur
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#18 - 2012-07-24 20:23:40 UTC
Why would you want a passive method of spreading the faith and word God to be a satire Mrs. Jenneth? Even if you do not follow the one, true God, why would you frown anon a way that my people are trying to do what we are divinely commanded to do in a non military fashion which we usually use our military to accomplish?

Sincerly Mardon Hashur

Azdan Amith
Doomheim
#19 - 2012-07-24 20:40:43 UTC
Mardon Hashur wrote:
Why would you want a passive method of spreading the faith and word God to be a satire Mrs. Jenneth? Even if you do not follow the one, true God, why would you frown anon a way that my people are trying to do what we are divinely commanded to do in a non military fashion which we usually use our military to accomplish?


With respect brother Hashur, I urge you to look into the doctrine and scriptural base of the Church of the Crimson Saviour. They are a cult sect of the Sani Sabik and worship the "Red God." The Scriptures they are seeking to prove the veracity of are heretical scriptures that do not reference God but the Sabik variation of him.

~Archon Azdan Amith,  Order of Light's Retribution

Henry Kaine
Royal Amarr Institute
#20 - 2012-07-24 23:02:27 UTC
If there is a god out there, he would know that I prefer Achuran iced tea in a large glass, and it would appear before me endlessly.

But there isn't a god, and I went and got that delicous golden tea for myself. Just like everything else I've done over my years is attributed to my own hand, and not the phantom power of prayers.
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