2007-05-07 05:07:46 · 11 answers · asked by NHBaritone 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Part of me applauds the city's decision to enforce the thirty-year-old law, but another part of me worries that it is an improper encroachment on individual freedoms. After all, no one is forced to consult with fortune-tellers, and many people seem to be comforted by them. If they're being shut down on the basis that they tell lies, then religious organizations should be watching over their shoulders. They could be next.
I suspect the law will be challenged in court and struck down.
Donald J: "only if they have a good track record of being right in their prophesies. False prophets should be shut down."
Are you suggesting that a local government agency be created to keep tabs on which fortune-tellers "get it right" more often than not? Many readings are deliberately ambiguous. How will the agency judge which of the obscure ones are right or wrong?
2007-05-07 05:17:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
That's really horrible! Do you have a news link?
I really don't think that's a city's business. People have a right to get consolation in whatever non-coercive way they see fit, whether it's the bar or the church or the fortune-teller. Some people would say the church is full of hucksters who exploit people when they're at their most vulnerable. Are the "charismatic" churches shut down? I would bet they aren't!
And by the way, while people should be allowed to charge for and use these services, I haven't used them in years, and the last time was only for fun. I think the Gods give these gifts out pretty generously.
GRRRRRRR.....
2007-05-07 14:20:35 · answer #2 · answered by GreenEyedLilo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they shouldn't be allowed to charge. Though I am surprised they are shutting them down since many states and cities require a license to do these services, along with a disclaimer in the business (and on advertisments) that it is "For Entertainment Purposes Only". Personally I wouldn't pay to have my fortune read... If they were truly helping, you wouldn't need to hunt them down and you certainly wouldn't need to give them any of your personal information. So it really is for entertainment *wink*
2007-05-07 12:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kithy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
actually no I dont believe so
when people rely on others to predestine their future , then this is taken away free will and also quite dangerous
people tend to rely on fortune tellers and their words may be the cause of break ups etc if taken seriously
and I say this ( as you know ) as someone who does psychic and mediumistic readings
guidance is fine , but fortune telling is not
In the UK these laws have been in place for quite some time in regards to what a reader can/cant should/shouldnt do
however the disclaimer as mentioned above , is fine by me
as long as people are not taking it too seriously
2007-05-07 12:21:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If someone is a prophet of God and they are charging for the prophecy that comes from God then that person has a real problem and maybe they need to re-evaluate their calling.
P.S. Great Avitar. Im a Proud member of HRC
2007-05-07 12:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
only if they have a good track record of being right in their prophesies. False prophets should be shut down. Also, probably only prophets with upbeat prophesies should be allowed, people tend to not want to hear bad news so Prophets of Doom should be shut down
2007-05-07 12:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
These people are not prophets in any way, shape or form. They are scammers.
But...they can charge for whatever they like. If people are stupid enough to pay them, that's their problem.
2007-05-07 12:16:22 · answer #7 · answered by Faustina 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, but when I lived in Philadelphia, I knew it was illegal. I don't think you should base a business on stuff against the law where you are.
2007-05-07 12:16:02 · answer #8 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
"For entertainment purposes only" - seems a fair disclaimer. Charge away.
JoMo
2007-05-07 12:18:47 · answer #9 · answered by JoMo Rising 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2007-05-07 12:20:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋