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Originally Posted by Nell
So your original question "But the bigger question is, what and how does anyone test things?
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We test things by examining them carefully, somewhat like "due process" afforded by law. We don't just take one's word for everything, but seek out eye-witnesses who can provide valuable testimony, either supporting or contradicting.
That is why this forum has become so immensely valuable. Witnesses here are not silenced. There are no filters here. We are at liberty to scrutinize all dis-, mis-, and mal-information we have heard for years. The writings of so many past witnesses are also available, both from common members and leading insiders at the center of the movement. Character witnesses also provided testimony concerning these ones who have given us their account. Still others on this forum have had ample opportunity to rebut these witnesses, as in a court room cross-examination.
Serious exclusive and esoteric teachings and practices have been examined by many from diverse viewpoints and compared to scripture. Commonly accepted historical accounts have also been exposed as hagiographic frauds.