Um …
Carson is apparently a very smart neurosurgeon. He is also apparently a really not-so-smart historian and archaeologist.
One must wonder which he would be as a president.
I do give him credit, though, for doubling down on something he is very, very much mistaken about, despite his lack of expertise in the field. It would be easy enough to say, "Hey, look, that was a while back and clearly I was incorrect." It takes a bit more to claim you're still right and anyone who questions that is a disbelieving secularist.
Ben Carson’s Biblical Pyramid Scheme
Here’s some stupid for lunch.
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All those archaeologists never stopped to think about it! Obviously, the mummies of those "pharaohs" were grain protectors. And their treasures were there to distract thieves from the much more valuable grain.
Silly archaeologists.
Oh, here's a more detailed discussion of Carson's, um, unique viewpoint on this matter: http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2015/11/ben-carsons-theory-on-who-built-the-pyramids.html
My favorite part:
'Carson also has some news for people who think aliens had a hand in the creation of the pyramids. "[W]hen you look at the way that the pyramids are made, with many chambers that are hermetically sealed, they'd have to be that way for various reasons," Carson said. "And various of scientists have said, 'Well, you know there were alien beings that came down and they have special knowledge and that's how — ' you know, it doesn't require an alien being when God is with you."'
Yes, the secrets of the Pyramids isn't that aliens built them, but that God built them.
I must admit that I worry over the idea of a president who prefers his own ideas to the considered opinions of experts.
"Sir, all the intelligence agencies agree that there is no threat. The leaders of the Armed Forces urge you to take no action."
"No, I'm sure Canada is going to invade us. Launch the missiles."
Carson is 64 and his face has next to no lines. He looks like he’s never had a doubt in his life.
I’m starting to think the appearance reflects reality.
Dude freaks me out.
+Scott Randel "No, I'm sure Canada is going to invade us, just like it warns in Joshua 3:47-52. Launch the missiles."