• mortemtyrannis@lemmy.ml
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    1 day ago

    A belief system that makes claims which are demonstrably untrue is susceptible to being used to oppress people (or elevate them unnecessarily).

    Astrology is bunk. Yes I am fun at parties.

    • UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world
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      16 hours ago

      It is legit frustrating to see “my superstition never hurt anyone” in the minority very quickly become “we’re rounding up all the non-believers” as soon as that same group get an ounce of power.

      FFS, waves hand at Israel. Also, the Mormons, the Scientologists, Jonestown…