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International Transformation Network

Transform Our World, formerly known as the International Transformation Network (ITN) is an extreme evangelical movement which promotes treatment for homosexuals as well as miraculous healing. While a minor group in the United States, they have a significant presence worldwide, particularly in Africa. Their connection to homophobic elements in Uganda is particularly noteworthy.
==Organization==
The ITN is part of Harvest Evangelism, led by Ed Silvoso. As the name suggests, the main concern of ITN is the "transformation" of homosexuals into heterosexuals. In the case of ITN, this is done through exorcism via baptism. They have also placed "blessings" on cities to reduce crime and poverty, and have recorded alleged miracle healings of HIV/AIDS.
The ultimate goal of the ITN is the complete "transformation" of all elements of society. While this may be unrealistic, the ITN does hold considerable sway in the governments of some countries. For example, Silvoso has claimed that the Philippine National Police Force is directing its officers to take courses in transformation principles.Uganda's "Kill the Gays" Movement Organizing in Newark, NJ, AlterNet However, the main power base of the ITN is in Africa, with an entire branch of the organization dedicated to the continent.
==The ITN and Uganda==
Silvoso and the ITN have very close ties to the government of Uganda. Representatives of the ITN have met with members of the Ugandan government, including President Yoweri Museveni and his wife. MPs from the Ugandan government have appeared in videos produced by the ITN-connected Sentinel Group and attended ITN conferences.Video Exposes Antigay Western Theocratic Effort "Transforming" Uganda, Talk To Action
The ITN's position in Uganda is particularly troubling given the proposed Anti-Homosexuality Bill of 2009. The bill — which would add "aggravated homosexuality" and "promotion of homosexuality" to the criminal code, the former as a death penalty offenseUganda: ‘Anti-Homosexuality’ Bill Threatens Liberties and Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights Watch — was introduced by David Bahati and Benson Obua-Ogwal, who are both connected to ITN through the College of Prayer Uganda.Rick Warren's Dissertation Advisor Leads Network Promoting Uganda Anti-Gay Bill, Talk To Action
==External links==
*Official site
*Bruce Wilson's documentary Transforming Uganda
==References==
Category:Homophobia
Internet Archive

The Internet Archive is a US non-profit organization and the website it runs. As the name suggests, it is a massive archive of digital text, sound, music, video and even software and webpages, some of which is from taken-down websites. Most of its content (except webpages) is either public domain (e.g. its copyright has expired or it has been created by the US government) or under a free license such as Creative Commons.
All of this means that in it you can find rare songs, obscure archive footage of nuclear explosions, technical and historical texts of almost anything imaginable, and... Moon-landing denial videos. The site also hosts a huge collection of social guidance films from the Prelinger Archives. Of course, the Zeitgeist movie is also on board, in several different variants.
Their headquarters is in a former Christian Science church, which earns them even more coolness points in RationalWiki's books.
==The Wayback Machine==
The Internet Archive also runs that systematically survey the Web and save archive copies of the pages they come by, similar to the way search engines like Google create their search indexes. Not all pages are crawled and even if a page was archived, nothing guarantees that the archived text covers all revisions to the page or the one you are looking for. The Archive's bots honor the files, which means that they won't crawl stuff that the owner of the website doesn't want crawled. They also retroactively hide sites if the current robots.txt forbids crawling and take down page archives by the original owner's request. So, don't rely much on the existence of their copies.
The Wayback Machine refers to the subsection of the site that serves as an access point to the web archive. Just enter a URL and go. The name is a reference to the fictional Wayback Machine, a time machine used by 
=== Restrictions ===
The Wayback Machine originally could handle indefinite HTTP requests.
In mid-2019, the Wayback Machine has added a new cap of 20 HTTP requests per minute per IP address.
When reaching the limit, it returns “429 Too Many Requests”, which resets after one minute.
This restriction was tightened down to 5 requests per minute in early October 2019, no matter the size of the page, rendering it effectively unservicable for mass archivals without the help of automated scripts and/or proxies/VPN's.
The following new error message appears when surpassing the limitation (exact quote from source, including '“are you” grammatical error):
 
== Gallery ==
File:Internet Archive book scanner 1.jpg|An Internet Archive book scanner. Sweet!
==External links==
*Internet Archive homepage
**The Wayback Machine
**Snowbeast
**the Prelinger Archives
*Archive.is An alternative web archiving service which only process by explicit user request.
*WebCite is a different entity that will archive a publicly accessible copy of a website on demand. WebCite also honors robots.txt
*Ghost Archive is an alternative archiving entity that works wonders for Twitter links as links from Twitter tend to break other archiving services.
==References==
Category:Websites
Internet Infidels

Internet Infidels (infidels.org) is a website that promotes metaphysical naturalism, which they define as the hypothesis that the natural world is a closed system.http://www.infidels.org/infidels/ The site is one of the oldest on the Internet promoting atheism and related subjects, and is a classic in the genre.
==Content==
The site contains material describing and defining concepts such as atheism, agnosticism, naturalism and secular humanism.http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/reason/agnosticism/http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/nontheism/secularhumanism/http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/nontheism/atheism/ In addition to that, it also contains material arguing that the beliefs of the world's major religions are false. They also have material on paranormal woo like near death experiences.https://infidels.org/library/modern/keith_augustine/HNDEs.html
==External links==
*Secular Web: Atheism, Agnosticism, Naturalism, Skepticism and Secularism
==References==
Category:Atheists
Category:Websites
Intrinsic good

Intrinsic good refers to the ethical concept of something that is good in and of itself, simply because it is. This is contrasted with instrumental or inherent good, which are good for something. The nature and very existence of truly intrinsic good has been subject to much debate, but in the end most people accept that there is intrinsic good because morality would be entirely arbitrary and immaterial without it.http://philosophy.lander.edu/ethics/intrinsic.html Though there are many theories on what is intrinsic good, there are basically two options: the Consequentialist and Deontological views.
==In consequentialism==
Consequentialism, the philosophical view that moral judgements are to be made based on consequences of actions, generally holds a hedonistic and eudaemonistic view of intrinsic good, that is, pleasure (simple happiness) and eudaemonia (human flourishing) are considered good. Consequentialists hope to achieve hedonistic ideals by promoting actions with consequences that maximize pleasure, eudaemonia, or both. This approach is a key concept of Secular humanism.http://atheism.about.com/od/aboutethics/p/GodlessMorality.htm Hedonism and eudaemonia are often criticized because they are difficult to measure.
Objectivists are unique in their rejection of objective intrinsic good, although they claim not to reject but support objective right or wrong. Instead, they claim that good is relative to the furthering of one's life alone, and that nothing is good itself, but must be good to someone for something. This position is criticized for its lack of scientific objectivity and its moral justification of just about everything, if it serves a person's self-interest.
==In deontology==
Deontology is the view that actions are to be judged based on adherence to moral rules such as God's word and the categorical imperative. Deontologists typically value one's duty to the rules as the only intrinsic good. This view is popular because, like all of deontology, it is simple and easy to follow: do what we say, and you're doing it right. Duty can lead to some very strange decisions, but in the case of a more democratic alternative such as Social contract can be effectivish. It is also criticized because it is unclear exactly what makes the rules themselves right without resorting to hedonism.
==See also==
*Ethics
==References==
Category:Morality
Category:Philosophy
Inverse stopped clock

An inverse stopped clock refers to a situation in which someone who is usually logical, rational, or correct does or believes something idiotic or crazy. Also referred to as “A running clock is only guaranteed to be correct that time is passing”, "Sometimes even geniuses make mistakes", "Even Homer sometimes nods", or the common phrase "Nobody's perfect."
==Explanation==
Due to the imperfect nature of human beings, even reasonable people — including people widely respected for being reasonable — will make a mistake now and then, often by chance alone. Perhaps something cranky (e.g. a conspiracy theory) appeals to someone's ideology and they go with it, even if they're usually correct on other subjects. Other times, they may panic and do something stupid in response to a sometimes exaggerated threat or situation. The difference between these people and other cranks is that they are usually not crazy, but every time an inverse stopped clock situation takes place, their reputation becomes slightly more soiled. (The degree of stupidity also makes a difference, and if the moment is crazy enough, they may never be able to live it down, with everything they say up for question after the incident.) 
Dismissing everything a reasonable person has accomplished or believes in simply because of one or two crank beliefs, silly superstitions, or terrible behaviors can be seen as an invocation of the Nirvana fallacy.
The most dangerous part of the inversed stopped clock is that the crankery supported may be given much more weight than if it was supported by a known nutjob, due to the usually decent/sane reputation of the person promoting it. The opposite could also happen, and the person's one crank belief will become, again, mainly what they are known for, leaving the rest of their work marginalized by association. An example of the latter is Peter Duesberg and his HIV denialism.
A bit more cynical explanation is that everyone has a "need" to be powerful; this is the "pride" that is a "mortal sin". Ideally, this is done by actually having major accomplishments, such as establishing a business or completing a degree. In many cases, this desire can be filled by hyping up the importance of your hobbies or adopting "enlightened" worldviews. When fringe cases happen, this is done through buying into conspiracy theories or crank views, the "cheat codes" to knowledge. The person that "knows" that some dissolved silver cures AIDS is "smarter" than you or I. And while most of the people on this list do indeed have major accomplishments, they still feel the need to enhance their superiority, and it's often easier to adopt conspirational thinking or crank ideologies than it is to do something else important.
==See also==
*Stopped clock
*Nobel disease
*Ultracrepidarian
*Crank magnetism
*Imperfect therefore untrustworthy
Invincible authority

Invincible authority is a fallacy that occurs when an authority's opinion on an idea is cited as if that authority's support was the only evidence necessary to uphold said idea.
The fallacy is an appeal to authority and thus a conditional fallacy.
==Form==
==Examples==
*Einstein believed in a god, so I'm going to.
*The world was created in seven days, because the Bible says so.
*[[Advertisement|[Famous Person X] uses [Product Y]; so will I.]]
*Aristotle held that some men were fit only to be slaves, therefore slavery is justified.
*Many Christians make a special case for the Bible / God / Jesus,Encyclopedia of Logical Fallacies Encyclopedia of Logical Fallacies SeekFind (archived from December 2, 2018). "Those who know Jesus Christ do not need fallacies. All others do." arguing that everything else can be questioned except God. Often, this relies on the circular reasoning that God inspired the Bible because the Bible says so.
==Problems==
Such an argument is fallacious because there is no given reason why the authority's word should be accepted as final. The fallacy also faces the issue that only the authority's opinion is considered, while no opposing arguments are.
The line between invincible authority and a valid argument from authority can be difficult to draw; this does not mean no distinction exists. A sound argument based on citing authorities requires:
#supporting the authority of the authority (e.g., the authority is an expert in the field, has been widely published, and agrees with scientific consensus) and
#hedging your bets (because even the most qualified authorities make mistakes) and asserting that the authority's support merely makes an argument likely true, not necessarily true.
Ultimately, however, this fallacy underscores the weakness of citing authorities instead of arguments.
==See also==
*Argument from authority
*Biblical literalism
==External links==
*"Invincible Authority" (old version), Bruce Thompson
*"Invincible Authority Fallacy", SeekFind.net (a YEC Christian website)
==References==
Category:Appeals to authority
Iodine tablets

Iodine tablets are a way to minimize the public health impact of radioactive releases resulting from severe nuclear accidents, such as core meltdowns. They usually contain 130 mg of potassium iodide (KI), equivalent to 100 mg of iodine. The tablets are distributed to pharmacies, schools and other public institutions near nuclear reactors. In the event of a radioactive release, the tablets are taken by people living in the affected area. The large dose of iodide temporarily saturates the thyroid gland, reducing its absorption of radioactive iodine-131 from food and air. CDC, Potassium Iodide (KI)
Iodine-131 is a fission product with a half-life of 8 days, which can be released from a reactor when its containment structure is breached. It is preferentially absorbed by the thyroid, with large doses causing thyroid cancer. Although thyroid cancer is treatable and rarely fatal, it is nonetheless a significant public health burden in populations which were once exposed to large concentrations of iodine-131, such as in the Chernobyl area.http://www.greenfacts.org/en/chernobyl/l-2/2-health-effects-chernobyl.htm#0
==Misconceptions==
Iodine tablets do not act as a generic countermeasure against radiation exposure. They are only effective as a means to reduce exposure to iodine-131. Taking them more than 90 days after an accident has no effect, since iodine-131 will have almost completely decayed by then. They do not protect against external X-ray, gamma or beta irradiation or the ingestion of radioactive substances other than isotopes of iodine. This misconception found its way into an episode of House M.D.House Wikia: Airborne
Iodized salt does not contain sufficient quantities of iodine to act as a substitute for iodine tablets. Consuming large quantities of it will do far more harm than good, and may be fatal. This misconception led to a run on iodized salt in China after the Fukushima disaster.CNN: Chinese scramble to buy salt as radiation fears grow
==See also==
*Vitamin supplement
*Edgar Cayce — the original iodine woo-meister
==References==
Category:Chemicals
Iona Institute

The Iona Institute is the name of an Irish conservative think tank, that says it "promotes the place of marriage and religion in society". About the Iona Institute, The Iona Institute It is known for being a regular talking head of religious dogma in the Irish media especially with the public broadcaster RTÉ, on spouting on various social issues including marriage, abortion and the family. The name itself refers to the Iona Abbey, a Scottish church based on the isle of Iona which is the centre of Celtic Christian mythology. Since its founding, the director of Iona has been , a former editor of the traditionalist Irish Catholic weekly newspaper and former religious affairs correspondent for the conservative Irish Independent daily newspaper. Conservative writer who writes a weekly column for the centrist Irish Times newspaper, is a patron of the institute. Personal and Patrons, The Iona Institute 
Despite its name touting as a non-profit, it actually a brand of the company "Lolek Company Limited By Guarantee" Lolek Company Limited By Guarantee - Irish Company Info - SoloCheck, which according to the national companies register shows that a limited company as charities or institutes doesn't need to state they are limited by guarantee.CRO-Company Name, Companies Registration Office
== Pantigate ==
The institute came into international view when during an interview on RTÉ's The Saturday Night Show female impersonator Rory O’Neill (aka by his drag name Panti Bliss) accuse them as well as two other columnists Breda O'Brien and John Waters, of being homophobic on the grounds of opposing same-sex marriage. Iona threatens RTÉ with libel action, but rather going to court RTÉ paid a pre-out-of-court settlement of €85 000. Duffey, Rónán RTÉ bosses say that fighting Pantigate action would have been 'foolhardy', TheJournal.ie This action was criticised by Rory O’Neill Bohan, Christine Panti: I'm expecting an apology from RTE, TheJournal.ie , later others including gay-rights campaigner David Norris in Seanad and Paul Murphy in the European Parliament as silencing of freedom of speech. Daly, Susan David Norris and Paul Murphy raise homophobia in Irish and EU parliaments, TheJournal.ie This event led to a Streisand effect on Panti and made her a cause célèbre for gay rights in Ireland and became the face of same-sex marriage referendum in Ireland.
==References==
== External links ==
* Iona Insitute's homepage
Category:Ireland
Category:Organizations
Category:Think tanks
Ionised jewellery

Ionised jewellery appears in many shapes and sizes, usually peddled by homeopathic "healers" and similar charlatans, all with claims of relief from the symptoms of rheumatic pains caused by arthritis and various non-specific causes of inflammation.http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5189118_do-ionized-bracelets-work_.html They have a basis in various forms of woo like Traditional Chinese Medicine, including "Qi". The evidence supporting the efficacy of ionised jewellery is very much similar to that surrounding magic crystals, etc.
Much of the "science" behind these claims seems to be based on the fact that metals display "magical" properties, such as magnetism, electro-conductivity, "being very shiny" and making wearers feel warm and fuzzy.
The way these charms 'work', is that a radioactive material, usually or uranium is added to the item to cause it to emit beta particles. Beta particles are a form of ionizing radiation, and are able to create ions. However, the risks associated with low levels of radiation for long periods of time make them dangerous to wear. Even if ions had health benefits, there wouldn't be enough to have any effect.https://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/Radiation/RadiationTopics/RadioactiveConsumerProducts This kind of woo goes as far as, believe it or not, ionised football kits!http://soccerlens.com/pompeys-miracle-ionized-shirt-technology-scientific-breakthrough-or-futuristic-doping/4606/
==Magic bracelets==
There are different variants of alternative health bracelets. Copper bracelets, for example, are usually worn by old people claiming to have arthritis — rather than just experiencing the effects of age-related conditions — who swear that when they do not wear the jewellery they suffer immense pain. Diet, exercise, and basic wellness measures have all been shown to relieve if not alleviate these conditions, but why put forth the time and effort to lead a healthy lifestyle when you could just buy one of these badboys? Similarly, magnetic therapy bracelets are said to restore the body's hypothetical "electromagnetic energy balance".
The same lack of evidence is exhibited by ionised bracelets which supposedly affect a wearer's "Qi". The mechanism of action for the different bracelets is now completely understood, thanks to double blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trials, some of them notably conducted by Jacksonville Florida Mayo Clinic in 2002, proving that no more than a placebo effect is apparent."Effect of 'Ionized' Wrist Bracelets on Musculoskeletal Pain: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial" Mayo Clinic Proceedings, 2002. 77:1164-1168.http://www.nhs.uk/news/2009/10October/Pages/Copper-bracelets-and-arthritis.aspx
==See also==
*Q-Ray
*Amber necklace
==References==
Category:Alternative medicine
Ipse dixit

Ipse dixit is a Latin phrase meaning "He himself said it."…And it's greatly to his credit, That he is an Englishman! That he is an E-E-E-E-Ennggglishman! HMS Pinafore, Gilbert and Sullivan. It refers to what is basically an appeal to authority, with oneself as the authority. In other words, the perpetrator of an ipse-dixitism makes an unfounded assertion and expects his word to be the final say.
For example, Richard Mains asserts a privileged perspective because of his work in space industry without explaining the logic of the relationship between his claims and his claimed experience.Spacefaring (2): Paths to Realization by Richard Mains (08/21/09) Commercial Space Gateway (archived from September 11, 2009).
Good old Ayn Rand used her genius to take ipse dixit to a quite superior level by quoting herself as an expert indirectly via some of her own made-up characters in novels. For instance, her book The Virtue of Selfishness states at the beginning, "Since I am to speak on the Objectivist Ethics, I shall begin by quoting its best representative — John Galt…"Ayn Rand, The Virtue of Selfishness by Glyn Hughes, Squashed Philosophers.The Virtue of Selfishness: A New Concept of Egoism by Ayn Rand (1964) Signet. John Galt is a fictitious character in Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged.
==Form==
==See also==
*Argument by assertion
*Vicarious autotheism
==External links==
*False Authority
==References==
Category:Appeals to authority
Category:Latin phrases