misinformation debunked by fact checking sites

[daydream]

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Myriad publications have falsely warned readers about "turbo cancer," a purportedly aggressive form of cancer caused by mRNA vaccines like the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines. A recent rash of headlines on the topic assert that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had warned the public about turbo cancer, an assertion that originated from disreputable websites including the conspira-satirical The People's Voice. 

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cdc-turbo-cancer/

 

(Isaiah 5:20)  Woe to those who say that good is bad and bad is good,
Those who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness,
Those who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!
https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&pub=nwtsty&srctype=wol&bible=23005020&srcid=share

 

We live in tumultuous times, mirroring the depraved conditions laid out in the text from Isaiah. 

[Mike047]

 

And it may be that the future new appointee to the role of health minister in the US has similar views about vaccines.

[BLEmom]

All the conspiracies are getting bigger and more magnified. It’s going to be a wild ride. 

[Tortuga]

7 minutes ago, BLEmom said:

All the conspiracies are getting bigger and more magnified. It’s going to be a wild ride. 

That's just want they want you to believe...

[Sheep]

3 minutes ago, BLEmom said:

All the conspiracies are getting bigger and more magnified. It’s going to be a wild ride. 

Right! I read once that conspiracy theories are the result of people trying to figure out why the world is turning so crazy! They can't accept that a simple explanation can suffice, so they invent something 'behind the scenes' and out-of-sight, like a hidden "conspiracy" that's behind every big event. At least they call them "conspiracy theories," since they have no visible facts to back up what they're saying.

 

In the truth, though, we have a tendency not to "follow the crowd" about these theories. We already know the real truth about the outcome, and that keeps us reasonable.

[New World Explorer]

Conspiracy theories and misinformation originate from Satan, (He used misinformation in Eden very successfully) 

His next move on the ground of misinformation was an establishment of false religion to confuse people about Jehovah.

He loves conspiracy theories as they derail truth about Jehovah.

No surprises then why we see so many of them nowadays as we get closer to the door of Great Tribulation. 

Some example of conspiracy theories: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_conspiracy_theories

 

In a world of lies and misinformation's sway, Jehovah's truth shines bright, come what may.

On jw.org, His Word we can explore, And debunk the myths that conspiracy theorists adore.

So let us seek Jehovah's truth each day, And rely on His Word to show us the way.

For in His love and wisdom, we'll always find, the strength to resist misinformation's twisted design.

[Qapla]

When it first started, they called it the "theory" of evolution - a conspiracy theory for sure and definitely misinformation. But it has been repeated as fact for so long that now many people are convinced that creation is the theory. Yet we know creation is the truth.

 

That is why we need to keep clear of such conspiracy theories and misinformation - we want to make sure we don't start accepting such as facts and take us away from Jehovah and the truth.

[LeolaRootStew]

Not all conspiracies are fake, though. We don't want to go to the other extreme and mock every theory as if it couldn't possibly be true; we just need to keep the bigger picture in mind and remember that Jehovah's Kingdom will solve all of the world's problems.

[Tronora]

18 hours ago, Qapla said:

When it first started, they called it the "theory" of evolution - a conspiracy theory for sure and definitely misinformation. But it has been repeated as fact for so long that now many people are convinced that creation is the theory. Yet we know creation is the truth.

 

 

 

Side note: On the Norwegian version of jw.org, we use 'theory of evolution' – evolusjonsteorien. Lanaguage is power (power to define). Theory is all it will ever be.

[Qapla]

Yes, let's look at something we could use as an example:

 

For many years the tobacco industry tried to hide the fact that smoking kills. They were able to exert pressure in WDC. Even to this day, even though they put a warning on their products, and it should be common knowledge that tobacco causes cancer and kills people - their product is still allowed to be legally sold.

 

However, since we, as JW's, don't use tobacco - why would we care about the fact that tobacco is still legal?

 

The same holds true of most of the conspiracies. They center around social, political and corporate matters dealing with this system. Since our hope is in the Kingdom, why would we care about matters that do not point towards the Kingdom? In relation to the Truth of the Bible and Jehovah's purpose, these conspiracies have no bearing and will not affect the outcome so why concern ourselves with them at all?

 

(Ecclesiastes 4:4) . . .And I myself have seen all the hard work and all the proficiency in work, that it means the rivalry of one toward another; this also is vanity and a striving after the wind.
 

(Matthew 6:31, 32) . . .So never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to wear?’ 32 For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
 

Edited November 23 by Qapla

[Qapla]

17 minutes ago, Tronora said:

 

Side note: On the Norwegian version of jw.org, we use 'theory of evolution' – evolusjonsteorien. Lanaguage is power (power to define). Theory is all it will ever be.

 

Yes, that is why I said "they" called it not "we". Of course, we, as JW's, know evolution is only a theory that is unproven and false. It has never been and never will be fact since it is a lie.

 

[LeolaRootStew]

48 minutes ago, Qapla said:

Yes, let's look at something we could use as an example:

 

For many years the tobacco industry tried to hide the fact that smoking kills. They were able to exert pressure in WDC. Even to this day, even though they put a warning on their products, and it should be common knowledge that tobacco causes cancer and kills people - their product is still allowed to be legally sold.

 

However, since we, as JW's, don't use tobacco - why would we care about the fact that tobacco is still legal?

 

The same holds true of most of the conspiracies. They center around social, political and corporate matters dealing with this system. Since our hope is in the Kingdom, why would we care about matters that do not point towards the Kingdom? In relation to the Truth of the Bible and Jehovah's purpose, these conspiracies have no bearing and will not affect the outcome so why concern ourselves with them at all?

 

(Ecclesiastes 4:4) . . .And I myself have seen all the hard work and all the proficiency in work, that it means the rivalry of one toward another; this also is vanity and a striving after the wind.
 

(Matthew 6:31, 32) . . .So never be anxious and say, ‘What are we to eat?’ or, ‘What are we to drink?’ or, ‘What are we to wear?’ 32 For all these are the things the nations are eagerly pursuing. Your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things.
 

 

Thank you; that is exactly it. Do institutions lie even if it kills people? Absolutely. Do we need to devote our lives to proving it? NO.

[Sheep]

1 hour ago, LeolaRootStew said:

Thank you; that is exactly it. Do institutions lie even if it kills people? Absolutely. Do we need to devote our lives to proving it? NO.

I found it curious that, when the government wanted to put the graphic warnings on cigarette packages, the tobacco companies never complained. They willingly let them do it with no disagreements. Why? With the warning there, all kinds of people can sue the tobacco companies because of the harmful affects of smoking. But those companies say they're immune from prosecution because the warning was there, and yet the buyer chose to continue smoking anyway. It's the smoker's fault, they say!

 

Yup. They are partially right. But they continue selling those harmful cancer sticks because they make money from others getting sick. The cigarette companies care only about raking in the cash rather than assisting others to quit.

 

This system absolutely has to go!

 

 

P.S.: What does this post have to do with misinformation?

[Jwanon]

On 11/22/2024 at 4:42 PM, daydream said:

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/cdc-turbo-cancer/

 

Aren't you starting with the assumption that fact-checking websites like Snopes are trustworthy though

[computerwiz]

41 minutes ago, Jwanon said:

 

Aren't you starting with the assumption that fact-checking websites like Snopes are trustworthy though

 

Indeed. Who fact checks the fact checkers? 🤔 

[Tortuga]

A conundrum is when the government tells the conspiracy theorist that aliens from outer space actually exist...

[New World Explorer]

7 hours ago, LeolaRootStew said:

Not all conspiracies are fake, though. We don't want to go to the other extreme and mock every theory as if it couldn't possibly be true; we just need to keep the bigger picture in mind and remember that Jehovah's Kingdom will solve all of the world's problems.

If look at them separately conspiracy is one thing and theory yet another (many theories are put forward, especially in a Scientific field) 

But when they are combined that's where the danger lurks.  

Examples:

Theory - The Ekpyrotic Universe Theory: This theory proposes that our universe is the result of a collision between two universes, resetting our universe and causing it to expand

 

Conspiracy Theory- The Great Reset: A theory that suggests the COVID-19 pandemic is being used as a pretext for a global elite to "reset" the world order, imposing a new, authoritarian system. (Conspiracy theories often are marked by extremely high level of speculation and sowing doubt) 

[New World Explorer]

2 hours ago, Tortuga said:

A conundrum is when the government tells the conspiracy theorist that aliens from outer space actually exist...

We don't have this conundrum ..we know that all kangaroos Down Under are actual aliens from another Galaxy ... LOL 

 

[LeolaRootStew]

2 minutes ago, New World Explorer said:

If look at them separately conspiracy is one thing and theory yet another (many theories are put forward, especially in a Scientific field) 

But when they are combined that's where the danger lurks.  

Examples:

Theory - The Ekpyrotic Universe Theory: This theory proposes that our universe is the result of a collision between two universes, resetting our universe and causing it to expand

 

Conspiracy Theory- The Great Reset: A theory that suggests the COVID-19 pandemic is being used as a pretext for a global elite to "reset" the world order, imposing a new, authoritarian system. (Conspiracy theories often are marked by extremely high level of speculation and sowing doubt) 

 

Honestly, both scenarios sound just as baseless; it seems to be the action associated with a conspiracy theory that ultimately makes it dangerous or not.

[New World Explorer]

3 hours ago, computerwiz said:

 

Indeed. Who fact checks the fact checkers? 🤔 

The Fat fact checkers. 🤣

[carlos]

2 minutes ago, New World Explorer said:

If look at them separately conspiracy is one thing and theory yet another (many theories are put forward, especially in a Scientific field) 

 

The term "theory" may refer to different things, hence the confusion.

 

In science, a theory is an proposed explanation that fits all the known facts and is confirmed by experiments. Further research may confirm, modify or discard a theory, but in principle it's a reasonable explanation with the information we have. For example, when we speak of the theory of relativity, or the theory of the big bang, they are explanations considered correct by the majority of scientists and that fit well the information we have about the universe. When scientists speak of the theory of evolution they refer to this, not to the fact that is is unproven. But actually it is incorrect to refer to evolution as a scientific theory, since it doesn't fit most of the facts.

 

In common speech, however, a theory is an idea or an explanation that is not confirmed by any facts. That is where "conspiracy theories" come. They propose complex conspiracies but don't provide any proof.

[New World Explorer]

30 minutes ago, LeolaRootStew said:

 

Honestly, both scenarios sound just as baseless; it seems to be the action associated with a conspiracy theory that ultimately makes it dangerous or not.

Conspiracy theories often question the official narrative, allowing individuals to challenge authority Bible based, secular etc)  and express dissatisfaction with institutions.

Theories alone are often linked to other areas of life like Science. 

Therefore Conspiracy Theory has certain goal in mind and is very dangerous. (See Romans 13:1) 

[New World Explorer]

32 minutes ago, carlos said:

 

The term "theory" may refer to different things, hence the confusion.

 

In science, a theory is an proposed explanation that fits all the known facts and is confirmed by experiments. Further research may confirm, modify or discard a theory, but in principle it's a reasonable explanation with the information we have. For example, when we speak of the theory of relativity, or the theory of the big bang, they are explanations considered correct by the majority of scientists and that fit well the information we have about the universe. When scientists speak of the theory of evolution they refer to this, not to the fact that is is unproven. But actually it is incorrect to refer to evolution as a scientific theory, since it doesn't fit most of the facts.

 

In common speech, however, a theory is an idea or an explanation that is not confirmed by any facts. That is where "conspiracy theories" come. They propose complex conspiracies but don't provide any proof.

Some conspiracy theories aim to shape public opinion, influence policy decisions, or promote specific agendas. (Covid-19 is perfect example, but lets not go there) 

Edited November 23 by New World Explorer

[Jwanon]

The Epstein island affair was called a conspiracy theory by the media before it was exposed.

Same with the NSA mass surveillance, the Watergate scandal or the CIA-crack plot.

 

In fact every 20 years the CIA declassifies a document basically saying "You're right, we did it. What are you gonna do about it?"

 

lol

Edited November 24 by Jwanon

[Geralyn]

On 11/22/2024 at 2:58 PM, Sheep said:

they call them "conspiracy theories," since they have no visible facts to back up what they're saying.

Satan used a conspiracy theory on Eve it worked so well he keeps using it!  "Is it really so..."    No need for facts!   Conspiracy covers anything that scares you or gets under your skin now...