Religion and superstition

 

So in discussing religion, I made a connection with religion and paths.  Superstition

then can just be considered a path that basically goes nowhere.


Now , it is very interesting that someone may  be very " diligent " , in the kinds

of practices, he or she , might feel is religious and still engage or become involved

with superstitions of various types.  You can definitely find examples of this, but

it is simpler to just understand that religions, in order to have valid practice, generally

requires more than one belief, and therefore, it is then possible to have a superstitious 

belief, and other beliefs that  conflict with your genuine religious beliefs.  This

is simply because to navigate any serious path, may require different types of practice

and these practices will then be connected back to some belief about somethings.


So, you can see, from that, how many people would choice to avoid belief.  But

sadly belief is connected with actions, so generally you just end up

reducing certain types of beliefs.   At the end of the day, what you actually

believe is going to be pretty personal, and so two people who share a religious

belief or perspectives can end up with many different beliefs on a 

variety of issues.  Now, of course, this is one reason to have religious

communities of various types is helpful , because it allows the individual

to sort out those beliefs that may or may not be of benefit, to that

individual.


Note also that superstition and politics end up to be different things

but because superstitions motivate various actions, then you would

expect, that if some of your beliefs are now superstitious, you

will in effect be going to a path, that is not all that beneficial.


So reducing superstition or detecting superstition can be very valuable

in the same way as eliminating prejudice can be helpful, almost

always. And that brings us to the end of the day, at the beginning of

the day, in the middle of a storm.


In other words, paths can be hard to navigate, sometimes.

We all do need help.

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