A TROWBRIDGE Christian who renounced the evil of Dr Who in favour of his religion is selling his collection on internet auction website eBay.
Simon White, 47, became obsessed with Dr Who from a very early age and started collecting and building life-size models.
He shares his home in Boundary Walk with a full-size Tardis that he built himself, a huge Dalek, two Cybermen and model of Dr Who's robotic dog K-9.
The collection, which Mr White estimates is worth nearly £7,000, was built up over a number of years but is to be cast aside because of his religious beliefs.
Dr Who and his materialistic obsession with it represents the "greatest lie that Satan ever told" according to Mr White.
He said: "I loved science fiction as a kid. It was the Tardis that did it for me. You could get in that box and go anywhere.
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"I started collecting Dr Who stuff starting with the Dalek, which I got from an old exhibition in Brighton.
"Me and a friend spent two years making the Tardis and I became obsessed. I made a model of K-9, then a full size Cyberman with authentic Dr Who parts. I couldn't stop.
"I had to retire early from my job as a nurse at the Royal United Hospital in Bath in 1998 because I was suffering from bipolar disorder.
"I turned to drink and became an alcoholic and the Dr Who obsession was the only thing that kept me going. I wouldn't have given it up if you'd have put a gun to my head."
Having discovered Christianity Mr Smith has renounced his old life and is putting the whole collection up for sale in local trade magazines and on eBay.
He said: "God delivered me from the evil that is Dr Who, materialism and alcoholism.
"Through my relationship with Jesus I saw that none of this was making me happy and I was born again like Lazarus.
"It's a timely tale as we come up to Easter. I wanted to tell others that no matter what trouble you are in God can deliver you from the evil. If you are prepared to have a relationship with him then God can help. I have been resurrected. My old life is dead, my new life is alive."
If you are interested in buying the Dr Who figures contact the Wiltshire Times & Chippenham News on (01225) 773643.
Posted by: amethyst, westbury on 4:40pm Fri 21 Mar 08
Perhaps the Wilts Times would like to ask the gentleman if he would donate it?? make a great story! Dr Who has transformed my childs life.If it wasnt for his obsession with it, he would be locked in a silent world still.
Perhaps the Wilts Times would like to ask the gentleman if he would donate it?? make a great story! Dr Who has transformed my childs life.If it wasnt for his obsession with it, he would be locked in a silent world still.
Posted by: Delta, Wiltshire on 7:11pm Fri 21 Mar 08
[quote]"I turned to drink and became an alcoholic and the Dr Who obsession was the only thing that kept me going."[/quote] Everybody seems to have missed one important fact. He said it was Dr Who that kept him going and saved him from alcohol so why is it suddenly evil? Maybe he should actually stop and take a look at reality.
"I turned to drink and became an alcoholic and the Dr Who obsession was the only thing that kept me going."
Everybody seems to have missed one important fact. He said it was Dr Who that kept him going and saved him from alcohol so why is it suddenly evil? Maybe he should actually stop and take a look at reality.
Don't question religion folks!
Anyone who gives up control over their life to a faith system is unhinged IMHO. I don't argue with the intentions, but the delivery mechanism is flawed beyond repair, you don't need to have "faith" to be a decent and "good" human being.
Religion is the greatest evil perpetrated against mankind.
Not a contentious statement I understand.
Don't question religion folks!
Anyone who gives up control over their life to a faith system is unhinged IMHO. I don't argue with the intentions, but the delivery mechanism is flawed beyond repair, you don't need to have "faith" to be a decent and "good" human being.
Religion is the greatest evil perpetrated against mankind.
Posted by: walter, wilshur on 6:46am Sat 22 Mar 08
YetiJoe "Anyone who gives up control over their life to a faith system is unhinged IMHO".
I do it every time I get into an aircraft, I have faith in a few millimeters of aluminium and some wires!
YetiJoe "Anyone who gives up control over their life to a faith system is unhinged IMHO".
I do it every time I get into an aircraft, I have faith in a few millimeters of aluminium and some wires!
Posted by: umboman, Trowbridge on 3:35pm Sat 22 Mar 08
Firstly I would like to thank Benjamin Parkes, and the Wiltshire Times for a tremendous article with pictures, and their support in helping me sell my collection. I do not remember using the word "evil" and never said Dr Who was evil. My obsession with it was very unhealthy and I loved Dr Who more than I loved God. The reverse is now true. The things I loved did not make me happy, only God has done that. Have a look at the 10 commandments. Dr Who had become my idol and it did not keep me going, it failed me, it's only a TV programme after all. Alcoholics Anonymous in partnership with God, and me helping myself delivered me from alcoholism. Now it is time to get rid of the reminders of the mistakes of my past life, and I'm hoping to raise money to pay for training to study theology, provided I am well enough in the future. I wonder if it is an assumption that if a Christian sells something they must donate all the proceeds to charity, I think it's a private matter how one then plans to benfit others, though at times of course there are benefits of doing something public to set an example. I had no idea the paper was going to make such a big story out of it!
Firstly I would like to thank Benjamin Parkes, and the Wiltshire Times for a tremendous article with pictures, and their support in helping me sell my collection. I do not remember using the word "evil" and never said Dr Who was evil. My obsession with it was very unhealthy and I loved Dr Who more than I loved God. The reverse is now true. The things I loved did not make me happy, only God has done that. Have a look at the 10 commandments. Dr Who had become my idol and it did not keep me going, it failed me, it's only a TV programme after all. Alcoholics Anonymous in partnership with God, and me helping myself delivered me from alcoholism. Now it is time to get rid of the reminders of the mistakes of my past life, and I'm hoping to raise money to pay for training to study theology, provided I am well enough in the future. I wonder if it is an assumption that if a Christian sells something they must donate all the proceeds to charity, I think it's a private matter how one then plans to benfit others, though at times of course there are benefits of doing something public to set an example. I had no idea the paper was going to make such a big story out of it!
Posted by: amethyst, westbury on 4:30pm Sat 22 Mar 08
[quote][bold]umboman[/bold] wrote:
Firstly I would like to thank Benjamin Parkes, and the Wiltshire Times for a tremendous article with pictures, and their support in helping me sell my collection. I do not remember using the word "evil" and never said Dr Who was evil. My obsession with it was very unhealthy and I loved Dr Who more than I loved God. The reverse is now true. The things I loved did not make me happy, only God has done that. Have a look at the 10 commandments. Dr Who had become my idol and it did not keep me going, it failed me, it's only a TV programme after all. Alcoholics Anonymous in partnership with God, and me helping myself delivered me from alcoholism. Now it is time to get rid of the reminders of the mistakes of my past life, and I'm hoping to raise money to pay for training to study theology, provided I am well enough in the future. I wonder if it is an assumption that if a Christian sells something they must donate all the proceeds to charity, I think it's a private matter how one then plans to benfit others, though at times of course there are benefits of doing something public to set an example. I had no idea the paper was going to make such a big story out of it![/quote] Would you like to donate to an autistic child? it would transform his life!
Thankyou for reading:)
umboman wrote:
Firstly I would like to thank Benjamin Parkes, and the Wiltshire Times for a tremendous article with pictures, and their support in helping me sell my collection. I do not remember using the word "evil" and never said Dr Who was evil. My obsession with it was very unhealthy and I loved Dr Who more than I loved God. The reverse is now true. The things I loved did not make me happy, only God has done that. Have a look at the 10 commandments. Dr Who had become my idol and it did not keep me going, it failed me, it's only a TV programme after all. Alcoholics Anonymous in partnership with God, and me helping myself delivered me from alcoholism. Now it is time to get rid of the reminders of the mistakes of my past life, and I'm hoping to raise money to pay for training to study theology, provided I am well enough in the future. I wonder if it is an assumption that if a Christian sells something they must donate all the proceeds to charity, I think it's a private matter how one then plans to benfit others, though at times of course there are benefits of doing something public to set an example. I had no idea the paper was going to make such a big story out of it!
Would you like to donate to an autistic child? it would transform his life!
Posted by: Lemonade, Wilts on 6:54pm Sat 22 Mar 08
I think what your doing is great Simon. The article didn't suggest that non-Christian's can't be good people! I think the fact Simon came from a life of hopelessness to a life of joy and hope is fantastic news :D
I think what your doing is great Simon. The article didn't suggest that non-Christian's can't be good people! I think the fact Simon came from a life of hopelessness to a life of joy and hope is fantastic news :D
Good for you Simon, meant most sincerely. Money and possesions are empty when compared with happiness and love. I am not religious but I admire the fact that your life has been enriched by your new found religion. Glad you have found happiness.
Good for you Simon, meant most sincerely. Money and possesions are empty when compared with happiness and love. I am not religious but I admire the fact that your life has been enriched by your new found religion. Glad you have found happiness.
Posted by: amethyst, westbury on 2:37pm Sun 23 Mar 08
Dear umboman
Have you yet considered donation? I await your reply eagerly, my son loves the picture of your tardis, he would love it,its all hes been talking about. Thankyou. :)
Dear umboman
Have you yet considered donation? I await your reply eagerly, my son loves the picture of your tardis, he would love it,its all hes been talking about. Thankyou. :)
Posted by: Dodgy Dave, Packs Croft Meadows on 3:20pm Sun 23 Mar 08
[quote][bold]super pip[/bold] wrote:
How much did the tardis go for???[/quote] I am sure Simon has done the Christian thing and given it to Amethyst for free. A deeply moving gesture from a very good Christian I am sure. Well done Simon!
super pip wrote:
How much did the tardis go for???
I am sure Simon has done the Christian thing and given it to Amethyst for free. A deeply moving gesture from a very good Christian I am sure. Well done Simon!
Posted by: Nigel D, Co. Durham on 10:01pm Wed 26 Mar 08
What a pathetically credulous piece of reportage. Did it not occur to your reporter to challenge this loony to justify his statement that Dr Who is "evil"?
What a pathetically credulous piece of reportage. Did it not occur to your reporter to challenge this loony to justify his statement that Dr Who is "evil"?
Posted by: amethyst, westbury on 12:19pm Sat 29 Mar 08
£2,000 TARDIS, FULL size, made out
of tanalised timber & marine ply, sound effect, flasshing light, ...
2 grand?? sadly thats out of most peoples league I think,couldnt even find that kind of money for a car!!!
oh well.........my little boy will have to go without.....It would have changed his life......
£2,000 TARDIS, FULL size, made out
of tanalised timber & marine ply, sound effect, flasshing light, ...
2 grand?? sadly thats out of most peoples league I think,couldnt even find that kind of money for a car!!!
oh well.........my little boy will have to go without.....It would have changed his life......
Posted by: zbigniev, england on 3:34pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Amethyst, while I'm sure we all have the upmost sympathy for you and your child, don't you think you're sinking a bit low by begging a man to give you something he spent a lot of time and money on for free, and then trying to use emotional blackmail when he declines? Just because he's a "Christian" doesn't mean he has to donate everything he owns for free to anyone who asks for it.
Amethyst, while I'm sure we all have the upmost sympathy for you and your child, don't you think you're sinking a bit low by begging a man to give you something he spent a lot of time and money on for free, and then trying to use emotional blackmail when he declines? Just because he's a "Christian" doesn't mean he has to donate everything he owns for free to anyone who asks for it.
Posted by: amethyst, westbury on 3:17pm Mon 31 Mar 08
Not begging, trying to appeal to his kind side.
Never mind eh?
Not asking to donate everything he has, just a blue box that he doesnt want anymore.
You have no idea really do you??it would have changed his life, and I appealed to him, but he didnt evenget back or offer it to us at a reduced rate, 2 grand?? who is going to pay that for a bit of painted marine ply??
I would have gladly given him some money for it, but it seems he wants to cash in on little kids ewanting this, and asking 2 grand, some poor sap will pay that for it, to please little Johnny, This has proven to me that christians are not the godly type peopl ethey make out to be, but are as selfish as the next person.
God my backside, there is no god.
Not begging, trying to appeal to his kind side.
Never mind eh?
Not asking to donate everything he has, just a blue box that he doesnt want anymore.
You have no idea really do you??it would have changed his life, and I appealed to him, but he didnt evenget back or offer it to us at a reduced rate, 2 grand?? who is going to pay that for a bit of painted marine ply??
I would have gladly given him some money for it, but it seems he wants to cash in on little kids ewanting this, and asking 2 grand, some poor sap will pay that for it, to please little Johnny, This has proven to me that christians are not the godly type peopl ethey make out to be, but are as selfish as the next person.
Posted by: Bob, Paxcroft City on 7:39pm Tue 1 Apr 08
Marine ply is very costly, and blue paint is not so cheap either, it must be worth every penny, bargin!
Does it come with a K9?
I've seen this in action on the T.V and it's gotta be worth more than 2 grand, it travels throu time for gods sake.
Marine ply is very costly, and blue paint is not so cheap either, it must be worth every penny, bargin!
Does it come with a K9?
I've seen this in action on the T.V and it's gotta be worth more than 2 grand, it travels throu time for gods sake.
Posted by: Bazza, Merseyside on 4:59pm Wed 2 Apr 08
It's no one's business what this guy wants to do with his life and it means he's a reformed alcoholic then fantastic. I am only annoyed by the leech named Amethyst who persistently badgered the old dude to give up his Tardis for free. This is the kind od scum who mail lottery winners asking for "donations". This is a pretty accurate replica of the Movie box from the two Cushing movies. Why the hell would he want to give it away? And what he does with the profits is his business. Maybe he'll spend them on buying hymn books...who the hell's business is it anyway? Good luck to you Simon that's all I can say.
It's no one's business what this guy wants to do with his life and it means he's a reformed alcoholic then fantastic. I am only annoyed by the leech named Amethyst who persistently badgered the old dude to give up his Tardis for free. This is the kind od scum who mail lottery winners asking for "donations". This is a pretty accurate replica of the Movie box from the two Cushing movies. Why the hell would he want to give it away? And what he does with the profits is his business. Maybe he'll spend them on buying hymn books...who the hell's business is it anyway? Good luck to you Simon that's all I can say.
Posted by: troff, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 12:09pm Sun 13 Apr 08
Umboman, Mr Simon White...
How do you respond to articles like [http://www.metro.co
.uk/news/article.htm
l?in_article_id=6582
3&in_page_id=34], where church fathers are using "Doctor Who" in order to bring the message of Jesus to other people?
With appropriate respect - maybe it's time to consider that the problem isn't with "Doctor Who".
Maybe the problem's in the bipolar-disorder suffering alcoholic who allowed himself to get "obsessed" with - as good as it has been since 1963 - a TV show... and has since abandoned that obsession.
... only to start another one. And THEN went ahead to bag a TV show as "satanic", "the evil that is Dr Who, materialism and alcoholism".
You say "it's a TV show" and then you say "it failed" you and that it didn't keep you going? It's a TV show, it's meant to entertain and hopefully educate you.
You're desperately hunting for crutches. First it was "Doctor Who", then it was Alcohol. Now it's this illusory concept of "God" you have.
There's a pattern forming here; and you still haven't seen it.
Give it up. Seek some help with the bipolar disorder from an accredited professional.
... not to mention, I'm personally quite annoyed at you because of the nasty things you've said about a television show I've loved - one of several things and people I've loved - since I was old enough to know what a television was. I may be ten years younger than you, but that's still old enough to find wisdom in appropriate places.
Umboman, Mr Simon White...
How do you respond to articles like , where church fathers are using "Doctor Who" in order to bring the message of Jesus to other people?
With appropriate respect - maybe it's time to consider that the problem isn't with "Doctor Who".
Maybe the problem's in the bipolar-disorder suffering alcoholic who allowed himself to get "obsessed" with - as good as it has been since 1963 - a TV show... and has since abandoned that obsession.
... only to start another one. And THEN went ahead to bag a TV show as "satanic", "the evil that is Dr Who, materialism and alcoholism".
You say "it's a TV show" and then you say "it failed" you and that it didn't keep you going? It's a TV show, it's meant to entertain and hopefully educate you.
You're desperately hunting for crutches. First it was "Doctor Who", then it was Alcohol. Now it's this illusory concept of "God" you have.
There's a pattern forming here; and you still haven't seen it.
Give it up. Seek some help with the bipolar disorder from an accredited professional.
... not to mention, I'm personally quite annoyed at you because of the nasty things you've said about a television show I've loved - one of several things and people I've loved - since I was old enough to know what a television was. I may be ten years younger than you, but that's still old enough to find wisdom in appropriate places.
Posted by: troff, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on 12:11pm Sun 13 Apr 08
Tsk. Comment system threw out the web address to which I was referring, at www.metro.co.uk/news
/article.html?in_art
icle_id=65823&in_pag
e_id=34 , at the Metro newspaper website, in case the system throws this one away too.
Tsk. Comment system threw out the web address to which I was referring, at www.metro.co.uk/news
/article.html?in_art
icle_id=65823&in_pag
e_id=34 , at the Metro newspaper website, in case the system throws this one away too.
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