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HipChick

(25,485 posts)
148. Not going to crap on anyone's belief systems after all..
Mon Oct 19, 2020, 11:04 PM
Oct 2020

some folks think Jesus was blonde with blue eyes ..

So what's your sign? Deb Oct 2020 #1
I'm thinking... Hugin Oct 2020 #14
Fesces KatyMan Oct 2020 #17
I like that! Hopefully next month we'll be saying that Trump's astrological sign is Feces. Towlie Oct 2020 #108
Exit. lagomorph777 Oct 2020 #20
I used to be a Virgo, until I got Pisces. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #103
"So what's your sign?" (says sign) "That figures, (sign) people never believe in astrology." Towlie Oct 2020 #107
'Slippery When Wet' zackymilly Oct 2020 #129
I just cast some bones, and man oh man are you gonna get it now! ret5hd Oct 2020 #2
I believe in tolerance on this because I've never heard astrology used to attack or otherwise harm hlthe2b Oct 2020 #3
An adult can believe in Santa Claus, and that's not going to harm anyone Silent3 Oct 2020 #35
Yes it is and extremely derisive. Shame on you hlthe2b Oct 2020 #37
What part of that exactly am I supposed to feel shame about? Silent3 Oct 2020 #39
.. hlthe2b Oct 2020 #40
Where did I call all others insane? Silent3 Oct 2020 #41
Well, there ya go again--tryin' to muddy up the discussion with facts and relevance! ---sigh--- nt Atticus Oct 2020 #47
Feel the same about anti-vaxers? nt USALiberal Oct 2020 #67
Poppycock!! PTWB Oct 2020 #60
My issue is with attacking other DUers for participating in a belief you (and I) do not share hlthe2b Oct 2020 #71
You're mistaken. PTWB Oct 2020 #76
Civil debate is not belittling nor calling those w beliefs/interests differing from yours "insane" hlthe2b Oct 2020 #77
He claims he did not. PTWB Oct 2020 #79
Insanity is based on a clinical definition, specific criteria & pattern of behavior--not a single hlthe2b Oct 2020 #83
So you do not think that someone who holds such views is insane? PTWB Oct 2020 #85
I am a clinician. I already told you how an insanity diagnosis is made. hlthe2b Oct 2020 #86
I see this often. PTWB Oct 2020 #87
Nor do they take patient's self-diagnoses--physical or mental-- as fact. hlthe2b Oct 2020 #88
Who would take self-diagnosis as fact? PTWB Oct 2020 #91
you, apparently. hlthe2b Oct 2020 #92
Nope, not me. I value the opinions of experts. PTWB Oct 2020 #98
Okay, hang on, this is important: snort Oct 2020 #111
True believers know the moon is made of green cheese. PTWB Oct 2020 #118
I'm a great believer at pointing and laughing at people who believe nonsense. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #104
Can you believe it? PTWB Oct 2020 #106
Flat Earthers are another "harmless" belief flotsam Oct 2020 #114
+1 cwydro Oct 2020 #116
If someone tells you that they sincerely believe the earth is flat... PTWB Oct 2020 #119
I can honestly say that no one has never made such a statement to me. cwydro Oct 2020 #135
It seems to give them the opportunity PatSeg Oct 2020 #157
I think you've hit the nail on the head. cwydro Oct 2020 #158
I encountered it here at DU PatSeg Oct 2020 #160
Shame on YOU! MicaelS Oct 2020 #126
Tolerance of other's beliefs that do not harm others is a progessive value. I am a scientist, but I hlthe2b Oct 2020 #128
I agree with you rusty fender Oct 2020 #51
And scene. Well said. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #101
Mahalo, hlthe2b! It does seem a litte Cha Oct 2020 #150
Sorry to have to say it, but astrology is just as anti-science crap as tRump crap. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #4
Still fun though DeminPennswoods Oct 2020 #5
Fun for some, perhaps. PTWB Oct 2020 #64
Why not just put that forum on ignore? Siwsan Oct 2020 #6
+1 hlthe2b Oct 2020 #7
Good answer Kitchari Oct 2020 #19
Characterizing nonsense as "beliefs" does not elevate it to some sacred status. I criticize those Atticus Oct 2020 #24
I just don't understand the need. Their beliefs aren't harmful. trump* cultist's are. Siwsan Oct 2020 #25
I don't understand it either PatSeg Oct 2020 #34
There's nothing innocuous about charging real people real money to tell their futures. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2020 #73
Real people pay real money PatSeg Oct 2020 #93
Violent video games isn't much different than violent movies JonLP24 Oct 2020 #105
Oh, I'm not dissing video games in general PatSeg Oct 2020 #113
I like the open world games JonLP24 Oct 2020 #117
There you go PatSeg Oct 2020 #123
How is it "entertainment" if people actually think it works? Act_of_Reparation Oct 2020 #155
I want intelligent people on the DU! Nt USALiberal Oct 2020 #56
That's so generalizing and harsh! I'm actually a little shocked. Siwsan Oct 2020 #75
If you had an acquaintance who held illogical beliefs.. PTWB Oct 2020 #78
I think we're wandering a bit off the path, here Siwsan Oct 2020 #82
Flat Earthers ok? Anti-Vacs ok? Covid is a Hoax ok? Mind readers ok? USALiberal Oct 2020 #80
"---valid to them---"? Isn't that saying they are entitled to have their chosen set of Atticus Oct 2020 #62
And I believe they do have rights to their own beliefs - they're not maliciously impacting others. Siwsan Oct 2020 #68
"Their beliefs aren't harmful"? Act_of_Reparation Oct 2020 #72
I think you are digging way to far into this. I'm referring to the people on DU Siwsan Oct 2020 #74
You talk about them like they exist in a vacuum. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2020 #81
I'm talking about not being rude and insulting to fellow DUers Siwsan Oct 2020 #84
As long as we're just making assertions, neither does sanctimonious finger-wagging. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2020 #156
I hope that let's you feel better. Siwsan Oct 2020 #159
Lol! USALiberal Oct 2020 #55
I've notice there are several here who enjoy lecturing the rest of us. cwydro Oct 2020 #69
Because some people need something to be upset over. EllieBC Oct 2020 #124
We are of the same mindset Siwsan Oct 2020 #125
Well said, EllieBC. boom. Cha Oct 2020 #144
Yes, master bobnicewander Oct 2020 #8
lol... not really. Cha Oct 2020 #145
Are you talking about posts in General Discussion, or posts in the Astrology group? n/t sl8 Oct 2020 #9
It doesn't pick my pocket Cirque du So-What Oct 2020 #10
Can I get a... Hugin Oct 2020 #18
My three fav takes on the whole 'astrology, homeopathy, religion, psychic,' horseshit bandwagon: GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #11
These were terrific! Thanks for sharing. nt chowder66 Oct 2020 #94
Glad you enjoyed them. Here in France we're plagued with the homeopathy people. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #97
I get that. I'm in California.nt chowder66 Oct 2020 #99
Well, at least you're close to lots of water. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #100
lol. chowder66 Oct 2020 #102
I prefer belief systems that make me think (and laugh). Duncan Grant Oct 2020 #132
It's always interesting to me that English, Irish, Scottish, and Australian comedians have a better GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #133
Pyramid power is my favorite tale BSdetect Oct 2020 #12
Oh, yeah! Hugin Oct 2020 #16
Is this something that people -- here -- didn't realize? brooklynite Oct 2020 #13
Some posts appear regularly in general discussion so, apparently, yes. See the defensive posts Atticus Oct 2020 #43
"Defensive"? Oh because they don't Cha Oct 2020 #146
A "different belief system"? Uh, ok. I guess that is one way to describe it. Disingenuous, but Atticus Oct 2020 #147
you don't know what you're talking about Cha Oct 2020 #149
Where was all this righteous indignation when Christian's were being mocked for believing Atticus Oct 2020 #152
Of course you "stand by" attacking another Forum on DU. Cha Oct 2020 #153
That is a forum. As explained above, I did not attack it. I regret that you disagree. nt Atticus Oct 2020 #154
it's all pseudoscience. just ignore it. NRaleighLiberal Oct 2020 #15
Gravity is overrated too. panader0 Oct 2020 #21
Tides Are A Daily Prank ProfessorGAC Oct 2020 #142
I'm a Taurus so I don't believe in astrology... uriel1972 Oct 2020 #22
When my puppy dumps his food and water bowls over, I can predict how the day will go milestogo Oct 2020 #23
ahhh, EVERY day is a good day with a new puppy. hlthe2b Oct 2020 #27
What we call astrology is a bastardization of LuvNewcastle Oct 2020 #26
Astrology is usually based on the Zodiac as it was 130 BCE Klaralven Oct 2020 #28
there you go, bringing science and stuff uriel1972 Oct 2020 #29
Many people say Trump is the worst Gemini ever dalton99a Oct 2020 #30
Fun fact: most white collar criminals are Gemini soothsayer Oct 2020 #48
The stars and planets (other than earth) have zero effect on anyone's life Johnny2X2X Oct 2020 #31
buttery males O.o? uriel1972 Oct 2020 #32
But her emails. Johnny2X2X Oct 2020 #36
ah I understand now. uriel1972 Oct 2020 #38
Meteors, on the other hand, can really wreck your day... Klaralven Oct 2020 #33
Meteors, schmeteors! Silent3 Oct 2020 #53
It's all part of a continuum too Silent3 Oct 2020 #50
and Tarot eShirl Oct 2020 #42
I have fun with tarot cards sometimes... uriel1972 Oct 2020 #44
and some decks have amazing artwork eShirl Oct 2020 #45
yeah I have a few sets... uriel1972 Oct 2020 #46
Try ordering an Astrology profile from Astrodienst by Liz Greene Beringia Oct 2020 #49
Better yet, order two or more... Silent3 Oct 2020 #52
Why in the hell would anyone do this??? Nt USALiberal Oct 2020 #58
"Please throw away $65." Codeine Oct 2020 #89
Interesting take. 2naSalit Oct 2020 #54
Yeah, that's it. Act_of_Reparation Oct 2020 #57
LMFAO Casual User Oct 2020 #61
astrology is to astronomy uriel1972 Oct 2020 #63
Whatever. 2naSalit Oct 2020 #65
Bingo - And scene. GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #127
LOL, parody post I assume. Almost fooled me! nt USALiberal Oct 2020 #66
observing where the sun is astronomical observation eShirl Oct 2020 #110
You do know that astronomy and astrology aren't the same thing, right? PTWB Oct 2020 #121
This message was self-deleted by its author GoneOffShore Oct 2020 #130
Did you watch the entire sky? If not I suggest you do LanternWaste Oct 2020 #136
You're replying to the wrong person. PTWB Oct 2020 #138
I'm kinda glad Casual User Oct 2020 #59
The Whole Idea of Keeping Time Based... jayfish Oct 2020 #70
Calling Miss Cleo malaise Oct 2020 #90
We need a White House astrologer dalton99a Oct 2020 #112
Hehehehehhe malaise Oct 2020 #115
The only difference between a cult and a religion AnyFunctioningAdult Oct 2020 #95
I enjoy talking about karma jokingly, but unfortunately the universe... Silent3 Oct 2020 #120
Uh oh KatyMan Oct 2020 #96
Fresh new perspective you have here ornotna Oct 2020 #109
What? PTWB Oct 2020 #122
Lol. cwydro Oct 2020 #140
I just watched Hair for the first time the other night... lame54 Oct 2020 #131
I feel the same way about money. Worst cult EVER! hunter Oct 2020 #134
in a large complex society barter economics uriel1972 Oct 2020 #137
All you have to do is believe in it. hunter Oct 2020 #139
it's as real as borders and units of measurement uriel1972 Oct 2020 #141
Just because we can't imagine something doesn't mean it's impossible. hunter Oct 2020 #143
star trek tng's economy is based on being able uriel1972 Oct 2020 #151
Not going to crap on anyone's belief systems after all.. HipChick Oct 2020 #148
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