The organization has also promoted claims that vaccines were dangerous, fought malathion spraying, and opposed water fluoridation.

Investigators also make visits to lawyers suspected of promoting fraudulent claims.

Historical examples of religious individuals or institutions promoting claims that contradict both contemporary and modern scientific consensus include creationism (see level of support for evolution).

Some scientists have criticised the media for promoting paranormal claims.

Nonetheless, Mbeki himself continued to promote and defend AIDS-denialist claims.

To the Palestinian leadership, the events are "a crude attempt" to exploit Jerusalem's past to promote Israeli claims to the city's future.

Many of their colleagues will accuse those promoting artificial life of overoptimism and exaggerated claims, particularly about the capabilities of computers.

The foundation raises money through tax-deductible gifts to a charitable arm to promote claims that most Americans are not required to pay taxes.

It is one of the earliest instances of the suggestion of a conspiracy to promote false claims supporting global warming.

Shortly after the 9/11 attacks, members of the Iraqi National Congress promoted claims that the facility was used to train the hijackers.