If you believe creationism is a theory like evolution, would astrology fall under the definition also?
Should we teach astrology in public schools?
2007-10-25 02:46:50 · 11 answers · asked by Eleventy 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
absolutely, there can be no real destinction, besides the fact that they disagree with it in theory...it's "just as valid as astronomy"
*rolls eyes*
but goethe, aside form your personal views on the subject, is it any different, i would argue that it is not...and astrology has been around way longer than astronomy has...
2007-10-25 02:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Astrology meets none of the criteria for examination via the scientific method. A scientific theory can make predictions about occurrences - for example, heat wood to a specific temperature in the presence of oxygen, and you get combustion. Astrology does not predict anything. Michael Behe as a source? This guy was incompetent enough that he pretty much single-handedly tanked the argument for intelligent design being taught in PA schools. If you're going to defend a BS position, you need to be good a BSing.
2016-04-10 04:20:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Astrology is funny, it is taught in some schools.
Personally, I could care less- as long as my [future] children learn to read, write, learn math and get into college or some job besides burger king Im happy. If the school doesnt teach religious stuff then I do, because thats my job.
2007-10-25 02:51:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Astrology is hocus pocus created by Eastern mysticists who had trouble with Astronomy (couldn't leave well enough alone; had to think the stars and planets 'moved' us). You should be well aware that this is akin to Necromancy and Runestelling.
2007-10-25 02:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by Goethe's Ghostwriter 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I vote for alchemy being taught as a valid alternative to chemistry! I have faith that alchemists will find the philosopher's stone and will create gold from base metals.
2007-10-25 02:51:27 · answer #5 · answered by Pirate AM™ 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
As a scientific theory, astrology is falsifiable (and has been falsified).
Creationism is not falsifiable, if you allow an omnipotent creator to create all the historical evidence at the time of creation.
2007-10-25 02:51:53 · answer #6 · answered by cosmo 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I vote for phrenology getting equal time with psychology.
"Sir, phrenology was dismissed as quackery 150 years ago."
"You'd say that, you've got the brainpan of a stagecoach tilter!"
2007-10-25 02:53:49 · answer #7 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it is as valid as mythology, just like creationism.
2007-10-25 02:51:33 · answer #8 · answered by Link strikes back 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, astrology is occult,and most certainly not a perfected science.
2007-10-25 02:59:16 · answer #9 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's been around a lot longer then Christianity.
2007-10-25 02:52:05 · answer #10 · answered by Gyspy Soul 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋