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Astrology

edited February 2015 in Social, Tips & Support
Does any one on this thread know serious astrology?
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  • I think in today's India we ought to focus more on building a scientific temper. Divination in any form is contrary to the basic tenets of science.
  • Some people claim that astrology is scientifically backed. Even i don't wish to believe in such a thing. But when u look at an astrologer at work they are always busy in very logical mathematics and astronomy. though i couldnt figure out how they link their conclusions with a person's past and future.
  • edited February 2015
    Some people claim that astrology is scientifically backed. Even i don't wish to believe in such a thing. But when u look at an astrologer at work they are always busy in very logical mathematics and astronomy. though i couldnt figure out how they link their conclusions with a person's past and future.
    It is that very link where the fallacy lies. Ancient astronomy was quite accurate. They could predict motions in the heavens and eclipses. People got pompous and greedy and started 'marketing' it to the public at large. They used astronomy to market astrology. Add a few fallacious arguments; talk about life death and money - and presto, you have astrology, the mutant perversion of the ancient science of astronomy.
  • @ArindamSarkar ...ur argument is covincing!
    But it would be interesting if some hobbyist astrologer turns up on this thread
  • @ArindamSarkar ...ur argument is covincing!
    But it would be interesting if some hobbyist astrologer turns up on this thread
    +1

    I have no issues if someone believes for the sake of faith. I am opposed to the people who understand the fallacy but choose to look the other way for one reason or another.
  • Not again...

    Life is a circle.Our lives are not our own
    -cloudAtlas
  • Every generation laughs at the old rituals, but follows religiously the new ones.
  • Not again...

    Life is a circle.Our lives are not our own
    -cloudAtlas
    that concept from cloudatlas was taken from hinduism and buddhism .
  • Science,religion and everything is based on blind faith.
    In reality, science requires more persistent faith than religion.
  • Not again...

    Life is a circle.Our lives are not our own
    -cloudAtlas
    that concept from cloudatlas was taken from hinduism and buddhism .
    Correct.(except it was not hinduism)
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