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[–] -2 points 17 hours ago (5 children)

I'm pretty indifferent to astrology these days, but I have spent enough time studying the basics of how it works that I think anyone criticizing it should also at least have a basic enough understanding of it that they can criticize the thing itself rather than the stereotype of the thing.

If you're going to attack something for being stupid, it's a good idea to not be stupid yourself.

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  • [–] 2 points 12 hours ago (4 children)

    They aren't saying astrology these days is too polarized or something. They're saying the basic premise behind astrology itself is nonsensical. It's like expecting an atheist to read the Bible.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 hours ago (2 children)

    No, it's like an atheist criticizing the Bible by saying things that are untrue about the Bible. If you care enough about something to be informed enough to make a credible critique, that's fine. But if you're just going to harbor and further perpetuate false stereotypes about a thing, maybe just stay in your lane and a, "Hey I don't know about that stuff and I don't care," is all you need.

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  • [–] 4 points 9 hours ago

    I was raised without religion. Decided I was atheist as soon as I came across the word as a kid.

    I've read large parts of the Christian Bible, in a "know thy enemy" sort of way.

    Also, reading the Bible is one way atheists come to be atheists.

    That said, I have zero interest in learning more about astrology. Yes, it's completely nonsensical, and not worth anyone's time pursuing. There's nothing behind it. The "basics of how it works" is that it obviously doesn't work at all. It's complete bullshit.

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