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Witches VS Patriarchy

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[โ€“] mortemtyrannis@lemmy.ml 30 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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.

[โ€“] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week 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...