Comments on: Staring at the Sun Heals…(Apparently) http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/ Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:24:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1.3 By: Azadeth http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-156 Azadeth Wed, 08 Aug 2007 14:47:17 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-156 If "eyes are the Sun Energy’s entry door to the human brain," then why don't blind people or people without eyes go braindead and die? Never mind, I say let these people fry their eyeballs out of their heads staring at the "Planet Sun." Call it natural selection at work. If “eyes are the Sun Energy’s entry door to the human brain,” then why don’t blind people or people without eyes go braindead and die?

Never mind, I say let these people fry their eyeballs out of their heads staring at the “Planet Sun.” Call it natural selection at work.

]]> By: Victor http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-159 Victor Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:13:47 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-159 Reading the "Biggest planet" quote immediately led my mind to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzvO9aS1hVc Around 1:10. :) Reading the “Biggest planet” quote immediately led my mind to this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzvO9aS1hVc

Around 1:10. :)

]]> By: Glad to see some common sense out there... http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-160 Glad to see some common sense out there... Fri, 10 Aug 2007 21:50:00 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-160 I'm glad to see someone trying to remind people to use their common sense and not trust the opinion of every organized bunch of nuts. I include so called "experts" in that group of nuts as well. Now if we can only get everyone together to take back this country from the nuts running it, we can save this country. I’m glad to see someone trying to remind people to use their common sense and not trust the opinion of every organized bunch of nuts. I include so called “experts” in that group of nuts as well. Now if we can only get everyone together to take back this country from the nuts running it, we can save this country.

]]> By: jarek http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-161 jarek Fri, 10 Aug 2007 23:26:26 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-161 hmm money idea ill go ther and sell them special binoculars too look at the sun with after they go blind they'll learn ... "ven medical science agrees we hardly make use of the brain but about 5-7% – the most brilliant of humans like Albert Einstein is reported to have used only about 32% of their brains.”" lol that is so incorrect its funny its utter lies that we only use 5% - 10% of our brain we use the whole brain scientists proved this by seeing how parts of the brain light up and they've seen every part light up, how else are we capable of such complicated tasks with out the full use of our brain some new age freak trying to make money definetly hmm money idea ill go ther and sell them special binoculars too look at the sun with after they go blind they’ll learn …
“ven medical science agrees we hardly make use of the brain but about 5-7% – the most brilliant of humans like Albert Einstein is reported to have used only about 32% of their brains.””
lol that is so incorrect its funny its utter lies that we only use 5% - 10% of our brain we use the whole brain scientists proved this by seeing how parts of the brain light up and they’ve seen every part light up, how else are we capable of such complicated tasks with out the full use of our brain
some new age freak trying to make money definetly

]]> By: Nick http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-164 Nick Sat, 11 Aug 2007 02:06:39 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-164 Whoever wrote this piece should be shot. Why write an article that hassles another persons belief? Does it make you feel secure that there are less educated people out there than you? Your a Moron you should respect other peoples beliefs. Whoever wrote this piece should be shot. Why write an article that hassles another persons belief? Does it make you feel secure that there are less educated people out there than you? Your a Moron you should respect other peoples beliefs.

]]> By: Cody http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-166 Cody Sat, 11 Aug 2007 14:58:44 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-166 'lol that is so incorrect its funny its utter lies that we only use 5% - 10% of our brain we use the whole brain scientists proved this by seeing how parts of the brain light up and they’ve seen every part light up, how else are we capable of such complicated tasks with out the full use of our brain some new age freak trying to make money definetly' Yes, we can use every part of it, but we only use 5 - 7% of it at any one time. ‘lol that is so incorrect its funny its utter lies that we only use 5% - 10% of our brain we use the whole brain scientists proved this by seeing how parts of the brain light up and they’ve seen every part light up, how else are we capable of such complicated tasks with out the full use of our brain
some new age freak trying to make money definetly’

Yes, we can use every part of it, but we only use 5 - 7% of it at any one time.

]]> By: jack http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-167 jack Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:10:15 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-167 jarek.. although yeah the lookin at the sun thing is utter shit.. its actually true that we only use 5-10% of our brains. sorry.. but you're "so incorrect its funny" jarek.. although yeah the lookin at the sun thing is utter shit.. its actually true that we only use 5-10% of our brains.

sorry.. but you’re “so incorrect its funny”

]]> By: Jacob Fortin http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-168 Jacob Fortin Sat, 11 Aug 2007 17:18:36 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-168 Actually jack, the whole 10% of our brain thing is indeed false. It was merely invented by a journalist, who wanted to have an interesting story to say. If you want proof that it's complete bunk, go here: http://www.snopes.com/science/stats/10percent.asp Check your facts before you call someone on it next time. Actually jack, the whole 10% of our brain thing is indeed false. It was merely invented by a journalist, who wanted to have an interesting story to say. If you want proof that it’s complete bunk, go here: http://www.snopes.com/science/stats/10percent.asp Check your facts before you call someone on it next time.

]]> By: Robb Barrows http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-170 Robb Barrows Sun, 12 Aug 2007 02:16:57 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-170 "and you will automatically support global corporations” I think that is my favorite part. I was always sure "the man" manipulates the media to get us to buy their sunblock and sunglasses. If this isn't proof that we need to put more money in our educational system I don't know what is. “and you will automatically support global corporations”

I think that is my favorite part. I was always sure “the man” manipulates the media to get us to buy their sunblock and sunglasses. If this isn’t proof that we need to put more money in our educational system I don’t know what is.

]]> By: Brian http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-174 Brian Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:38:33 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-174 Yeah you are right about people being too eager to jump on the bandwagon, but your article really takes things out of context and simply starts an "anti" bandwagon. There's skepticism and cynicism. I'm not saying a person can live off of sun rays, but I know that sunlight on the skin promotes the production of vitamin A and melatonic in the body. There may be some benefit to direct sunlight at dawn or dusk - How many romantic paintings have you seen of them - and why? Sure the claims of weight loss are probably bunk, but I wouldn't discount the value of sunlight to rejuvenate. He does specify what times of day to do it to protect the eyes and I'm sure anyone here can attest to the fact that artificial light can be weakening. Anyone ever felt dragged down after sitting under fluorescents in an office all day? I would rather worship the sun which has some logical connection to our survival on earth than some mythical anthropomorphic projection that mainstream religion would have us do. I will of course stop short of sacrificing my first born etc. etc.. Yeah you are right about people being too eager to jump on the bandwagon, but your article really takes things out of context and simply starts an “anti” bandwagon. There’s skepticism and cynicism. I’m not saying a person can live off of sun rays, but I know that sunlight on the skin promotes the production of vitamin A and melatonic in the body. There may be some benefit to direct sunlight at dawn or dusk - How many romantic paintings have you seen of them - and why?

Sure the claims of weight loss are probably bunk, but I wouldn’t discount the value of sunlight to rejuvenate. He does specify what times of day to do it to protect the eyes and I’m sure anyone here can attest to the fact that artificial light can be weakening. Anyone ever felt dragged down after sitting under fluorescents in an office all day?

I would rather worship the sun which has some logical connection to our survival on earth than some mythical anthropomorphic projection that mainstream religion would have us do. I will of course stop short of sacrificing my first born etc. etc..

]]> By: Brian http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-175 Brian Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:49:58 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-175 The language written on his web site isn't particularly well composed, and I would think obviously intended to be somewhat allegorical or metaphorical. There are some notions similar to shamanistic projection and his fasting claims are a tenet of Jainism, not sun worship per se. If he fasted for 411 days on just juices, then this isn't impossible. And of course, you would lose weight, sunlight or no. Most people will never do this anyway, but I still have to admit that there is value to proper daylight over artificial lighting. To stare directly into the sun is definitely a bold choice, but I remember many times watching a colourful sunset low over the horizon for long periods of time as professed by our spice trader friend, many times when I was a child and young adult and it always inspired me. I think a part of me has diminished in spirit since I stopped appreciating the sunset in this fashion. Now I'm not going to jump off and start preaching the sun will regenerate organs or any other such magical feat, but I think I am going to try watching the sunset a little more often, just for the inspiration. Is there any quackery in that? The language written on his web site isn’t particularly well composed, and I would think obviously intended to be somewhat allegorical or metaphorical.

There are some notions similar to shamanistic projection and his fasting claims are a tenet of Jainism, not sun worship per se. If he fasted for 411 days on just juices, then this isn’t impossible. And of course, you would lose weight, sunlight or no. Most people will never do this anyway, but I still have to admit that there is value to proper daylight over artificial lighting.

To stare directly into the sun is definitely a bold choice, but I remember many times watching a colourful sunset low over the horizon for long periods of time as professed by our spice trader friend, many times when I was a child and young adult and it always inspired me. I think a part of me has diminished in spirit since I stopped appreciating the sunset in this fashion.

Now I’m not going to jump off and start preaching the sun will regenerate organs or any other such magical feat, but I think I am going to try watching the sunset a little more often, just for the inspiration. Is there any quackery in that?

]]> By: Jacob Fortin http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-176 Jacob Fortin Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:41:10 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-176 Actually, I think you mean vitamin D. "A" is a type of acid, while "D" is a prohormone (the precursor to a hormone). As for potentially being cynic, I never denied the benefits of being in the sun. There are plenty of studies that suggest low exposure can often lead to depression, and also bone deformation. On the other hand, my problem is with STARING at it. There is not only zero evidence that it works, there is plenty of evidence suggesting it may cause serious harm. This is from the same clown who claims that he never eats, and lives off the sun's rays. Such a person deserves more than healthy skepticism. He does us all a disservice by spreading his false theories around as fact. Actually, I think you mean vitamin D. “A” is a type of acid, while “D” is a prohormone (the precursor to a hormone). As for potentially being cynic, I never denied the benefits of being in the sun. There are plenty of studies that suggest low exposure can often lead to depression, and also bone deformation. On the other hand, my problem is with STARING at it. There is not only zero evidence that it works, there is plenty of evidence suggesting it may cause serious harm.

This is from the same clown who claims that he never eats, and lives off the sun’s rays. Such a person deserves more than healthy skepticism. He does us all a disservice by spreading his false theories around as fact.

]]> By: rdmiller3 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-238 rdmiller3 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 18:42:44 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-238 Staring at the sun will damage your eyes. The damage can be permanent. Anyone who deceives people so that they hurt themselves should be treated even more harshly than someone who hurts people directly. Staring at the sun will damage your eyes. The damage can be permanent.

Anyone who deceives people so that they hurt themselves should be treated even more harshly than someone who hurts people directly.

]]> By: Lem http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-1351 Lem Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:46:40 +0000 http://thegoodatheist.net/miscellaneous/08/08/staring-at-the-sun-heals%e2%80%a6apparently/#comment-1351 Sounds like your opinion, exclusively. Have you looked into these allegations? The due isn;t blind (yet) and maybe if you can tell me that his claims of having fasted for over one year while under medical supervision (130 days while under American medical suprevision), than maybe your words would mean more than some diatribe meant to get a snicker from yourself. As far as this sun gazer dude is concerned, I don;t know. But I don't know enough to call it bullshit wither. Sounds like your opinion, exclusively. Have you looked into these allegations? The due isn;t blind (yet) and maybe if you can tell me that his claims of having fasted for over one year while under medical supervision (130 days while under American medical suprevision), than maybe your words would mean more than some diatribe meant to get a snicker from yourself. As far as this sun gazer dude is concerned, I don;t know. But I don’t know enough to call it bullshit wither.

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