Science deniers. WTF?

[MontyVeda]

Learning the wrong things had been illegal at times in most European countries. We burnt people for less in the UK. The Pendle and other witches were probably just people who learnt herbal remedies for health problems and got hung or burnt for it. Mostly women too...hmm! What was that about?

I don't think it was even that logical.

more like; some random person had a stroke/seizure/heart attack in the vicinity of another random person, and an onlooker claimed it was a curse what done it... or a cow's milk tasted off one day, so blame it on some old crone they didn't like. It was just misogyny, for the most part (IMO).

 

[classic33]

I haven't seen a Bakewell tart in years, or anything with custard. Come to think of it I havenn't seen apple pie, scones or my particular favourite, malt loaf, either...

I'm really going to gain weight in the UK aren't I?

*Or ironically, Battemberg cake.

Just think of the import duties you'll be paying when they find them in your luggage on your way home. Provided they don't arrest you.

 

[classic33]

I don't think it was even that logical.

more like; some random person had a stroke/seizure/heart attack in the vicinity of another random person, and an onlooker claimed it was a curse what done it... or a cow's milk tasted off one day, so blame it on some old crone they didn't like. It was just misogyny, for the most part (IMO).

At least two were the victims of money being owed to them, or simply wanting to have what someone else had.

 

[Jameshow]

Learning the wrong things had been illegal at times in most European countries. We burnt people for less in the UK. The Pendle and other witches were probably just people who learnt herbal remedies for health problems and got hung or burnt for it. Mostly women too...hmm! What was that about?

They were nasty, really nasty they gave us the tour of Pendle! No sportive ever comes close not even the Fred witton! Nor the 3 peaks!!🤣🤣🤣

 

[Gwylan]

I haven't seen a Bakewell tart in years, or anything with custard. Come to think of it I havenn't seen apple pie, scones or my particular favourite, malt loaf, either...

I'm really going to gain weight in the UK aren't I?

*Or ironically, Battemberg cake.

Oh, malt loaf is very special. Soreen is the best, with really good buter.

 

[Gwylan]

Learning is illegal?
Since When?

Its managed by OFSTED. The real Lizards.

 

[Gillstay]

Someone more gifted than me said `When people stop believing in religion they will believe in anything.'

Nationalism is almost as daft as many conspiracy theories and look how many have and do support that.

 

[lazybloke]

I haven't seen a Bakewell tart in years, or anything with custard. Come to think of it I havenn't seen apple pie, scones or my particular favourite, malt loaf, either...

I'm really going to gain weight in the UK aren't I?

*Or ironically, Battemberg cake.

You'll avoid Hamburgers... <groan. Sorry, I've had too much wine>

 

[Andy in Germany]

It was just misogyny, for the most part (IMO).

In some case this was so, in others, more men were accused than women. It depended where you were and what people associated with "Witchcraft".

 

[Andy in Germany]

Just think of the import duties you'll be paying when they find them in your luggage on your way home. Provided they don't arrest you.

I'm not sure what I can being back any more.

Arrested by whom, the UK immigration or German?

 

[Andy in Germany]

Learning is illegal?
Since When?

I certainly got that impression at school.

 

[classic33]

I'm not sure what I can being back any more.

Arrested by whom, the UK immigration or German?

I'd have thought the German equivalent of HMRC.

 

[MontyVeda]

In some case this was so, in others, more men were accused than women. It depended where you were and what people associated with "Witchcraft".

Aye, up here it's all about the Pendle Witch Trials. However much more recently a local couple set up a charity to raise money to build a school house in Africa, which they did... only to find that a great many children in that area were being accused of witchcraft and were dealt with quite horribly. Shocking in this day and age.

When it comes to science denial... I'd prefer they just believe in flat earth, fake moon landings and the Glastonbury conspiracy.

 

[Andy in Germany]

Aye, up here it's all about the Pendle Witch Trials. However much more recently a local couple set up a charity to raise money to build a school house in Africa, which they did... only to find that a great many children in that area were being accused of witchcraft and were dealt with quite horribly. Shocking in this day and age.

When it comes to science denial... I'd prefer they just believe in flat earth, fake moon landings and the Glastonbury conspiracy.

Sadly this is on the rise; I recently saw a film of a meeting, apparently in a university in South Africa, where a delegate was claiming that chemistry and physics were "White science" and that the university should allow for "African Science".

The example they gave was a tribal belief that a Shaman could call down lightning on specific people. The speaker claimed this should be given equal weight to "Western science" as "African Science".

When someone pointed out this isn't true, they were berated for being intolerant and colonial, and told they should apologise or leave the room.

 

[DogmaStu]

Sadly this is on the rise; I recently saw a film of a meeting, apparently in a university in South Africa, where a delegate was claiming that chemistry and physics were "White science" and that the university should allow for "African Science".

The example they gave was a tribal belief that a Shaman could call down lightning on specific people. The speaker claimed this should be given equal weight to "Western science" as "African Science".

When someone pointed out this isn't true, they were berated for being intolerant and colonial, and told they should apologise or leave the room.

As someone who grew up in SA for 24 years, I remember this.

Sadly, not uncommon either for many and Affirmative Action has seen many unqualified, ill-educated folks rise to positions of influence and power where they spout utter nonsense.