SCEPCOP - Debunking Paranormal Skeptics (JREF, James Randi, Michael Shermer, CSICOP)

Welcome to SCEPCOP - The Scientific Committee to Expose Pseudo-Skeptical Cynicism of the Paranormal

The Paranormal is one of the most exciting frontiers today. Research into Consciousness, Quantum Physics and Psychic Phenomena, etc. explores venues that may unlock the mysteries of the universe and gateways to other dimensions or levels of reality. Thus it provides us hope, inspiration, and meaning for our existence, as well as expanding our minds into a larger picture of reality.

However, there are organized group of scoffers masquerading under the term "skeptics" who deny, ridicule and suppress anything progressive that challenges the static views of the establishment. They are debunkers who tend to distort, dismiss and obfuscate any phenomenon that challenges a conventional materialistic view of reality. In truth, they are not true skeptics engaging in open inquiry, but selective debunkers with an agenda to defend the establishment. That's why we call them "pseudo-skeptics". A "true skeptic" engages in open inquiry and doubt toward toward all views and belief systems, including their own and those of the establishment. But these "pseudo-skeptics" never question the views of the establishment, materialistic science or anything presented as "official".

These organized pseudo-skeptics have formed public organizations such as JREF (James Randi Educational Foundation), CSICOP (Committee for Scientific Inquiry into Claims of the Paranormal), etc. In media reports and programs on paranormal phenomena, these "skeptics" are presented as the final authorities on the matter and tend to get the last word. However, most psychic researchers usually have neither the time, interest, or skill to debate these debunkers.

So now, it's our turn to form a group to counter them and expose them for what they are. Enter SCEPCOP, which is a counter to CSICOP (though they recently changed their name to CSI). As CSICOP was formed to "police the claims of psi", SCEPCOP now in turn acts to "police the cynicism of pseudo-skeptics". We will debunk all their arguments, revealing their fallacies, inconsistencies, false dogmas posing as "rules of logic" and double standards, showing that they are not objective truth seekers, but biased selective debunkers defending establishment views. Their minds were already made up from the beginning, and their actions and methodology expose them for what they are.

Of course, all pseudo-skeptics claim to be true skeptics, just like all high pressured salesmen claim to not be high pressure, all liars and con artists claim to be honest, and all politicians claim to be honest. But as you know, "actions speak louder than words" so the proof of what they are is in their ACTIONS, not words. If a salesman for example, told you "I am not a high pressure salesman" but then proceeds to pressure you to buy his product/service, hounding you without end and not taking no for an answer, then what do you believe, his words or his actions? Likewise, when a self described skeptic tells you that he is a true skeptic, open to evidence, yet he automatically denies, dismisses, ignores and even ridicules ALL evidence that contradicts what he believes or the views of the establishment, then do you listen to his words or his actions? The answer is obvious.

First, you may start by browsing through the common tactics of pseudo-skeptics section on the left.

Then see our main treatise debunking 30 common arguments by organized skeptics such as James Randi, Michael Shermer, Steve Novella, the founders of CSICOP, etc.

In the left menu you will also find the treatise debunking the arguments of Christian apologists and Bible fundamentalists such as Josh McDowell, CS Lewis, Lee Strobel, William Lane Craig, etc.

There are also links to other sites about pseudo-skepticism and the latest psi research, followed by links to other debunking articles on topics such as pyramid schemes, New Age mantras that don't make sense, etc.

If you wish to discuss any of these topics, you may enter our forum and post your discussions there.

Below, you will see a list of our committee members and links to their work and research.

If you wish to join our mailing list or join SCEPCOP and have your work featured on the front page, apply at the links near the top of the page.

Thanks and if you have any questions, please post them in the forum so that others may benefit from the discussion, or contact us at scepcop@debunkingskeptics.com

Sincerely,

The SCEPCOP Team