Walter Veith

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{{cquote|Natural selection in itself is not a scientific principle, as it is based on circular reasoning. By natural selection, less fit organisms are eliminated and the fitter organisms survive to propagate the species. Organisms thus survive the process because they are fitter, and they are fitter because they survive.|||Walter Veith<ref>[https://answersingenesis.org/answers/books/in-six-days/walter-j-veith-zoology/ Walter J. Veith, Zoology]. In Six Days, Answers In Genesis.</ref>}}

'''Walter Julius Veith''' {{lived|1949|}} is a [[South Africa]]n [[Zoology|zoologist]],<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20021021174905/http://www.icr.org/creationscientists/veith.html Walter J. Veith] at icr.org. His claimed credentials include B.Sc., Zoology and Chemistry, University of Stellenbosch. B.Sc., Zoology, University of Stellenbosch. M.Sc., Zoology, University of Stellenbosch. Ph.D., Zoology, University of Cape Town.</ref> evangelist, professor, pastor, [[creationist]] and [[conspiracy theorist]] who doesn't understand [[evolution]]. He is a [[Seventh-day Adventism|Seventh-day Adventist]] [[fundamentalist]] and is on the list of [[CMI list of scientists alive today who accept the biblical account of creation]].

His materials are published through both non-profit groups Amazing Discoveries and Clash of Minds.

==Conspiracy theories==
Veith's presentations repeat material published by [[Anti-Catholicism |anti-Catholics]] (such as [[Alberto Rivera]]) and by [[Theosophy| Theosophists]] (such as [[Helena Blavatsky | Helena P. Blavatsky]]) as [[truth]]. As with many other [[Conspiracy theory| conspiracy-theories]] promoted within SDA circles, Rome and the Catholic Church frequently figure in such ideas as the central villains.

Notable theories include:

* [[Islam]] is a 
creation
product of the Catholic Church.<ref>[http://amazingdiscoveries.tv/media/129/216-the-islamic-connection/ Total Onslaught 216 - The Islamic Connection].</ref>
* The [[United Nations]] has an [[occult]] agenda.<ref>[http://amazingdiscoveries.tv/media/139/226-the-un-and-the-occult-agenda/ Total Onslaught 226 - The UN and the Occult Agenda].</ref>
* [[Global warming]] is a lie exposed by the [[Oregon Petition]], and [[Agenda 21]] is the UN's roadmap for control of the world.<ref>[http://amazingdiscoveries.org/S-deception_environment_Agenda-21_global_control Global Warming or Global Control?]</ref>
* The [[New World Order]].<ref>[http://amazingdiscoveries.tv/media/134/221-a-new-world-order/ Total Onslaught 221 - A New World Order].</ref>
* The [[New Age]] is somehow tied to [[Jesuits]], the [[Antichrist]], and ... [[NASA]]. Veith was invited to the talk about this "theory" in greater detail with fellow SDA group Little Light Studios, known for making videos "exposing" the hidden messages behind [[Heavy metal|ma]][[Pokémon|ny]] [[Fun:Star Wars|thi]][[Celebrity|ngs]] in pop culture, with some videos even echoing many of Veith's stupid conspiracy theories (in other words, [[Satanic panic|fear-mongering]] [[Clickbait|clickbait]] [[bullshit]]).<ref>[http://amazingdiscoveries.tv/media/136/223-the-new-age-agenda/ Total Onslaught 223 - The New Age Agenda].</ref><ref>[https://youtu.be/gNoeNSbsSvc?si=AXzdhRVJD2sIYTGm Who Really Controls ALL ﻿Secret Societies? | Illuminati, Freemasons, Jesuits, Skull & Bones]. Little Light Studios, YouTube, 25 October 2024.</ref>
* [[Prediction|Predicting]] that [[Jesus]] will come in 2027 because Veith said in a presentation back in 2022 that we're living in the [[end times]]. Apparently to Veith, the [[Covid-19 pandemic]] was one of the many signs of the imminent second coming of Christ.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6XmgDkvkAA Walter Veith & Martin Smith, Will the World end around 2027? Clash of minds What's Up Prof 9]. Path Finder, YouTube, 3 April 2022.</ref>

His presentation technique consists of a [[Gish Gallop|gish gallop]] of bullshit, sprinkled with comments like "isn't that interesting?" For example, did you know that the New Orleans Police Department has a crescent-and-star symbol on their police cars? Clearly this indicates an affiliation with Islam, and not (for example) that Crescent City's cops also include a star in their symbology. The tie to Catholicism is [[sarcasm| clearly demonstrated]] by the fact that the Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel also has the same star-and-crescent symbol in one of their stained-glass windows! Amazingly this does not mean that it was donated by the cops, despite the fact that the symbol in the window also explicitly says "New Orleans Police".

Veith makes sure his audience knows he's [[just asking questions]]. Most Seventh-day Adventist churches have distanced themselves from his teachings, likely because they find them crazy.

==External links==
*{{wpa|Walter Veith}}
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20190425154255/http://www.walterveith.com/ WalterVeith.com] — archived copy
*[http://amazingdiscoveries.org/ Amazing Discoveries]
:*[https://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialADTVChannel Amazing Discoveries] on YouTube
*[https://clashofminds.com/ Clash of Minds]
:*[https://www.youtube.com/@ClashOfMinds1 Clash of Minds] on YouTube

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