Re: I would like to add 4 words to the paranormal lexicon

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From: Ben Finney
Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 11:35

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Graham Cooper <grahamcooper7@gmail.com> writes:

> since skeptics are trying to erase religion thought-crime style

Skeptics are demanding evidence before claims are accepted. If that
happens to erase religion, so much the worse for religion.

> so in the true believer's defence...
>
> PARATEST = Paranormal Test

Defined as “The applicant will mark his own score card according to
rules that are never disclosed”.

> PARAPROOF = Paanormal Proof

Defined as “Point to any evidence against the claim, and assert that
it actually supports the claim”.

> PARAGUESS = Paranormal Selection

Defined as “Guess”.

> TELEASK = Telepathically Send (Idea)

Defined as “Think privately”, c.f. “Pray”.

> REMOTE BIBLIOMANCY = Lookup a teleaskers random line number

I've no idea what that one is supposed to mean.

> Enjoy!

Thanks!

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Ben Finney

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