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What Is A Conspiracy Theory??

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We all know that conspiracy theories wont be discussed or tolerated on this forum, and I respect that...to an extent. But I have been accused of conspiracy theorizing and got deleted before when I was not laying down a conspiracy theory. So it left me wondering...what is the criteria for something to be a conspiracy theory? What is this forums definition of what one is?
 
Conspiracy theories are just that being theories without proof. Without facts being involved all we can do is ponder, but yet theories can also help us dig deeper into the word of God to search out all truth then we can prove some theories to be true.
 
for_his_glory said:
Conspiracy theories are just that being theories without proof. Without facts being involved all we can do is ponder, but yet theories can also help us dig deeper into the word of God to search out all truth then we can prove some theories to be true.
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Yeah, but that's just it. I have heard the government on tv calling certain questions conspiracy theories, that were not theories, they WERE facts. And good questions...

So they are changing the definition of what a conspiracy theory is. Hence my question here. What do they go by? I don't want to get in trouble but some things (facts!) don't get discussed because, oh that's forbidden...based on what? What kind of mood they're in? Or something definitive. I'm trying to pin it down here.

There's people trying to out the truth in today's world, some are crackpots, some are not. But they're calling them "Truthers" as if it is a bad thing to want the truth. In my day you were a bad guy for lying, not telling the truth!
 
A conspiracy theory is an explanation of an event or situation that invokes an unwarranted conspiracy, generally one involving an illegal or harmful act carried out by government or other powerful actors. Conspiracy theories often produce hypotheses that contradict the prevailing understanding of history or simple facts. The term is often a derogatory one.[3][4][5]

According to the political scientist Michael Barkun, conspiracy theories rely on the view that the universe is governed by design, and embody three principles: nothing happens by accident, nothing is as it seems, and everything is connected.[6] Another common feature is that conspiracy theories evolve to incorporate whatever evidence exists against them, so that they become, as Barkun writes, a closed system that is unfalsifiable, and therefore "a matter of faith rather than proof".[7][8]
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A repeated belief for which there is no supporting proof or evidence. Russian collusion with the Trump campaign is a good example. It is constantly repeated by people and media as true without any proof or evidence provided.
 
I hear ya Edward as there are many things I would love to expose that started as theories, but also became actual facts found in scripture, but forbidden to speak of in forums as it would come against the ToS. In public I will speak, but unfortunately in forums I have to remain silent as we are forbidden to talk about another's man's religion. :shrug
 
Edward said:
What is this forums definition of what one is?
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It doesn't have one that is a blanket rule for all. The way it's been explained to me is that each mod or admin goes by how each of them feel. So they could be and are different at times. The only way to discuss things like that freely is to be part of the actual club.
 
Edward said:
We all know that conspiracy theories wont be discussed or tolerated on this forum, and I respect that...to an extent. But I have been accused of conspiracy theorizing and got deleted before when I was not laying down a conspiracy theory. So it left me wondering...what is the criteria for something to be a conspiracy theory? What is this forums definition of what one is?
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Really Edward what maneuver are you colluding to contrive ? Some operate in intrigue wrangling to hatch cooked up plans of confederate ideals. Who is in cahoots with you to promote such intrigue? :tongue
 
reba said:
Really Edward what maneuver are you colluding to contrive ? Some operate in intrigue wrangling to hatch cooked up plans of confederate ideals. Who is in cahoots with you to promote such intrigue? :tongue
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That come from the moderator textbook did it? Lol. Those don't sound like reba words. Source? Lol.

I got my answer anyway. There is no guideline, it is...what kind of mood you're in that day. I had already sorta knew this because you yourself have deleted my posts before, where I had posted very carefully worded posts and was not arguing or attacking anyone whatsoever...and you just deleted it because I mentioned something that you didn't personally like or want to discuss. So saying that people are rude about it...isn't really substantiated. At least as far as a few times for me.
 
The weirdest thing about it all is...We're Christians. This is a Christian site. We do believe in the Bible...and if you think that the bible doesn't describe a huge conspiracy theory on earth then you don't read. With all the deception in the world, one should be able to ask questions and discuss things. One guideline that you guys do seem to go by is...we're not allowed to discuss specific tactics of the enemy or even talk bad about the enemy.

Who's the enemy. Satan! Yeah, ok. But who is his people, who's he using on earth? In our nation, he's obviously;y using our Government. Our government is soo corrupt...but don't say that on CF.net or it'll get deleted. Sister, that's ridiculous. Do you believe scripture or not?

Not being able to compare scripture to our government for comparison and discussion is a shortcoming of this site. :sad
 
Edward said:
That come from the moderator textbook did it? Lol. Those don't sound like reba words. Source? Lol.

I got my answer anyway. There is no guideline, it is...what kind of mood you're in that day. I had already sorta knew this because you yourself have deleted my posts before, where I had posted very carefully worded posts and was not arguing or attacking anyone whatsoever...and you just deleted it because I mentioned something that you didn't personally like or want to discuss. So saying that people are rude about it...isn't really substantiated. At least as far as a few times for me.
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Most those words are synonyms for conspire I put together for fun..

We have pages and pages of folks speaking of how corrupt the government is that argument does not fly..
There can not be a firm guide line in all things ..
Personally i dont have a problem discussing the dumb or smart conspiracies.. When i agreed to become part of staff i agreed to abide by the TOS to the best of my abilities, that was my responsibility i did not take them lightly . IT was not personal i personally think they are fun topic...
Any person who has had kids knows when those kids start doing XYZ the trouble will erupt.. that is kinda the same thing about conspiracies it is not just what the OP post but the responses can go kookoo ..
Rude was probably not the best word to use .. If you have not noticed over the years i am not good with words.. so rude good enough..

There are tons of forums that welcome conspiracy topics .. the one that started after the topic split CFnet did not last long..
 
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