Should believers keep their superstions to themselves?

Answer 1

Absolutely.

Answer 2

Not necessarily but they should try to find out if their superstitions are founded. We all have rituals (some more extreme than others) but often (you would not BELIEVE how often!) they are simply based on a single event that was a pure coincidence and the person will avoid the circumstance to the end of the earth thereafter. Exposing it may result in ridicule but with an open mind, you may eventually laugh at yourself.

Answer 3

Absolutely not.

People airing their superstitions is a huge source of entertainment, and is a never ending supply of test cases for rigorous analysis. This rarely does any good for the terminally benighted, but at least puts their superstitions to an educational use for the open-minded.

What they should not do is expect their superstitions to be protected by law, or expect respect for their susperstitions to prevent even-handed analysis and critique.

Answer 4

In the USA, we have what is called "Freedom of Speech" and "Freedom of the Press". People have a right to talk here. You have a right not to listen, if you decide you do not want to, but please by all means respect the rights of others. Most religions are expected to try to make converts, to share their "faith". No one can force you to listen to or believe anything you don't want to. I have read that this has been done in the past, but it is no longer acceptable. People are now allowed to think for themselves, at least most places I think.

Answer 5

What kind of question is that? What kind of believers are you talking about? And what superstitions?

If you're refering to religious people in general, you might be doing yourself a disservice. Christians generally believe in the Ten Commandments..."Thou shalt not kill" is in there somewhere. There are other religions that believe in killing those who offend, and others that say "Eye for an eye" is a just and fair method.

Now, if you want all those people to keep them to themselves, be careful who you cross, buddy.

Answer 6

Believers in what spirituality religion or superstition.

We all have beliefs about something and why do people want to put others down because of these beliefs. Every1 has the right to their own beliefs but should not push them onto unwilling listeners, or non-believers

Thank you and i hope that helps x

Answer 7

My father used to say "Keep your mouth shut and if you do happen to open it, then be prepared to say 'sorry' - anyone can pick an argument but it takes a big man to say 'sorry'!"

I have my own beliefs about a lot of things but beliefs are not the same as superstitions.

Answer 8

Nothing I hate worse then to open my door to two young men wearing suits. Carrying pamphlet's and trying to convert me to religion, sometimes I feel like being rude, but I don't I just telling them that I buy my stuff at a store and do not buy from door to door salesmen. They usually bless me but leave and that is the solution that I am seeking, for them to just leave.

Answer 9

Yes. Never walk under a ladder propped against a wall and if it rains on St.Swithuns day it will rain for forty days or so. Also, never bring ivy into your house.

Answer 10

If the answer to this is yes, then you are not doing a very good job for you must have some beliefs in order to question this question.

Answer 11

Why is a question like this under "Law and Ethics" instead of Mythology and Folklore, or Religion and Spirituality?