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**Elitiachirl** · 03-11-2008, 11:21 AM

The only connection I have seen between human genetics and the number 666 was that the "total nucleons in the B-component of paired U, G, or C codons = 666" (whatever all that means). It was just one of a bunch of possible numbers - there were a 547, 452, 592, 464, etc., etc., scattered in the nucleon counts also - so this particular "genetic numerical connection" is to me merely a semi-interesting mathematical coincidence.

I find it very difficult to believe that any other alleged numerical connection would be any different, especially one with the parameters you mentioned.

Intricate calculations make numerical coincidences of this type very likely, if you just crunch enough numbers. As the old statistics saying goes, if you torture the data long enough it will confess to anything you want. Which, when you get down to it, is the problem Irenaeus saw in getting too involved in playing with this number until the time of the prophecy's fulfillment - you can get almost any answer you want.

Once again, thank you Servant of Christ, Mike:

Your reply is very informative and in line with what I was seeking.

You have a better grasp of the subject than I do and that makes me think that the story may have been a mere rumour started by one hoaxter and perpetuated by genuinely deceived Orthodox Christians. They did not have the detailed scientific data you used in your explanation.

Thank you for resolving that issue for me. It bugged me for more than twenty years!

May Christ's light shine on us all, Victor

03-11-2008, 11:21 AM	#8
Elitiachirl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 662 Senior Member	The only connection I have seen between human genetics and the number 666 was that the "total nucleons in the B-component of paired U, G, or C codons = 666" (whatever all that means). It was just one of a bunch of possible numbers - there were a 547, 452, 592, 464, etc., etc., scattered in the nucleon counts also - so this particular "genetic numerical connection" is to me merely a semi-interesting mathematical coincidence. I find it very difficult to believe that any other alleged numerical connection would be any different, especially one with the parameters you mentioned. Intricate calculations make numerical coincidences of this type very likely, if you just crunch enough numbers. As the old statistics saying goes, if you torture the data long enough it will confess to anything you want. Which, when you get down to it, is the problem Irenaeus saw in getting too involved in playing with this number until the time of the prophecy's fulfillment - you can get almost any answer you want. Once again, thank you Servant of Christ, Mike: Your reply is very informative and in line with what I was seeking. You have a better grasp of the subject than I do and that makes me think that the story may have been a mere rumour started by one hoaxter and perpetuated by genuinely deceived Orthodox Christians. They did not have the detailed scientific data you used in your explanation. Thank you for resolving that issue for me. It bugged me for more than twenty years! May Christ's light shine on us all, Victor
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