tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post4465681350049268450..comments2024-03-17T03:42:21.277-05:00Comments on LEARNING CURVE ON THE ECLIPTIC: Astrology Skeptics & Preaching to the Choir in GeneralTwilighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-83653491919726874542011-10-29T16:00:48.387-05:002011-10-29T16:00:48.387-05:00Hi
Thank you for article
I have a small block Horo...Hi<br />Thank you for article<br />I have a small block <a href="http://todayastrologyhoroscope.info" rel="nofollow">Horoscope</a> It's terrible :)<br />Thanks again...Jessehttp://todayastrologyhoroscope.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-28310856602714428002011-10-26T09:31:30.461-05:002011-10-26T09:31:30.461-05:00Mary Beth and Anon/Gian Paul ~~
Thank you both fo...Mary Beth and Anon/Gian Paul ~~<br /><br />Thank you both for your thoughts on this - I agree with what you've written.<br /><br /><br />(Am in a hurry just now - going to Oklahoma City, so no time to write more.)<br />:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-61217441636662152222011-10-26T09:01:03.365-05:002011-10-26T09:01:03.365-05:00GP: Mary Beth may find interest in the following (...GP: Mary Beth may find interest in the following (totally subjective opinion of mine):<br /><br />If astrology - or science - or any experimentable life-phenomenon exist and function (at least to whom is in one of them), that amounts to prove that what does prevent mutual understanding/communication between these various "compartments" is not the "whole of their cause" but the (unfortunate and restrictive) subjectivity of it's (partial) practitioners.<br /><br />So, as said before, no need for any justification. Let the ignorant (by their own choice!) smolder in their restricted views of the universe. With no air-conditioning working, a modern tower of Babel can become a smoldering inferno...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-31786798853883703492011-10-26T04:28:33.143-05:002011-10-26T04:28:33.143-05:00oh, i just love it when the astrology blogs i foll...oh, i just love it when the astrology blogs i follow take me outside of astrology-only websites! and i feel exactly the same way as you do about sharing my interest in this system. i tend to keep it to myself except with those i am very close to. i am an analytical, science loving thinker, so those few people have tended to actually listen to me while smiling away through the course of the conversation. <br /><br />i have gotten to the place in my life where i no longer need validation for everything i think or do, but i am not keen to throw 'my' pearls before swine. thats just dumb behaviour. the kicker for me is that i just dont get how its ok - in fact, encouraged - to believe in some of the main religeons yet its not ok to believe in astrology. this leads me to the exact reaction that the author states near the end of his article:<br />'And what really is at stake in this enduring battle between science and astrology? Are astronomers afraid that their funding will suddenly go to astrologers? Does the fate of the free world or the rational mind or science depend on refuting astrology? ... what threat do these people pose to astronomers and scientists? Does belief in astrology stand for a purported, societal-wide irrationality that threatens the entire practice of science?..Surely it would be more effective to adopt a more conversational approach rather than labeling astrologers and their customers irrational, superstitious dupes.'<br /><br />aint none stranger than folk!mary bethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-43862355154857611912011-10-25T18:30:52.358-05:002011-10-25T18:30:52.358-05:00JD and Cherry Pie ~
Hi both!
I recall seeing tha...JD and Cherry Pie ~ <br />Hi both!<br /><br />I recall seeing that quote in a Nourishing Obscurity piece (or comment) recently. <br /><br />So true too.<br /><br />My head spins at the mention of quantum theory. By comparison understanding and having some level of belief in astrology is a walk in the park for me....lol!<br /><br />But I understand what JD means.<br />:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-70367355475604982042011-10-25T18:20:48.934-05:002011-10-25T18:20:48.934-05:00The quote from JD relates to a lot of my current r...The quote from JD relates to a lot of my current reading.<br /><br />I remember the quote mentioned from here:<br /><br />http://nourishingobscurity.com/2011/09/17/quantum-fairytales/#comment-204066<br /><br />It is also in one of the books I am currently reading.<br /><br />But where? It is hiding from me..CherryPiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11788084724907992076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-72111934357501560802011-10-25T17:22:15.838-05:002011-10-25T17:22:15.838-05:00Scientists say they don't believe Astrology.
T...Scientists say they don't believe Astrology.<br />That's OK<br /><br />Just take a quick look at quantum theory where one of the big names in the field said-<br />"quantum is easy to understand but it is impossible to believe"<br /><br />..same as astrology, no?<br />:)<br /><br />(I am sorry I can't find the quote but when I do I'll send it - I was reading it last month)JDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-53340478656695831692011-10-25T12:19:18.879-05:002011-10-25T12:19:18.879-05:00James Higham ~~ I have mild skepticism/scepticism ...James Higham ~~ I have mild skepticism/scepticism myself re some aspects of popular astrology, but popular astrology was what got me interested in the first place, so I try not to criticise....it's a first stage, and the best of popular astrologers play an important part in keeping the ancient doctrines alive.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment - I try to remain rational and post only stuff I can substantiate (at least to my own satisfaction). I'm enough of a cynic/sceptic myself to have given astrology the old heave-ho long ago if I'd found it to be nothing but fluff and superstition.<br />:-)Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-57676770533912242332011-10-25T11:53:44.630-05:002011-10-25T11:53:44.630-05:00Among those with no interest in, or indeed a defin...Among those with no interest in, or indeed a definite hatred of, astrology, such an interest tends to mark one as something of a nitwit, or at best as being totally irrational.<br /><br />Yes but if you can back up your view with data, you're not a nitwit and it's the other person's problem. You go from nitwit to the other person being "unconvinced".<br /><br />You're obviously into it and have the charts and connections so it's not as if you're just rabbiting off the top of your head. An intelligent non-believer would be wise to be circumspect and see what he/she can learn.James Highamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14525082702330365464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-69741696679697278792011-10-25T10:36:12.124-05:002011-10-25T10:36:12.124-05:00Anonymous/Gian Paul ~~ With regard to astrology - ...Anonymous/Gian Paul ~~ With regard to astrology - yes, agreed. I have no ambition to be any kind of missionary for astrology, other than writing this blog. At the same time I don't wish to be classed as an idiot or lacking in critical thinking, because of my own interest in the subject.<br /><br />With regard to politics - it's very difficult to make oneself understood if trying to communicate with those who embrace the opposite perspective from one's own.....the non-choristers. But, in truth, that is the only way anything can ever change. As long as people stand on opposite sides of a divide shouting abuse at one another nothing changes.<br /><br />It's a conundrum and a frustration. I don't know the answer. The Occupy Wall Street growing movement is trying to remain unattached to any side - and concentrating on their own concerns. That's a good model and I hope they can keep it up.<br /><br />You are right about the USA - and if we're talking cats, this nation has become a fat, belligerent, nasty feline, ready to scratch out the eyes of anyone, even its own litter, who would question it.Twilighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14138621610593773784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16659850.post-54950108571048498552011-10-25T09:05:43.310-05:002011-10-25T09:05:43.310-05:00GP: No need of any apology or justification, T. Le...GP: No need of any apology or justification, T. Let's call "a cat a cat"! If you know astrology is something more (far more) than mere imagination, leave the doubts to whom does not deserve any better.<br /><br />Had to think of politics (the other of your interests):<br /><br />South Africa has a 'Ministry of the Poor". Brazil's Dilma (and Lula before) have a very efficient program going to eradicate poverty. It's only the more "evolved" hypocrits, like the USA who do not even dear talking of the zilions of their own poor.<br /><br />And good (or sad) to know: to be poor in a rich country hurts twice as much as in Brazil or South Africa!<br /><br />PS. I repeat: let's call a cat a cat (nothing against these adorable felines...)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com