Or is religion just superstition masquerading as doctrine?
2007-02-16 05:49:15 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Really, every religion regards other religions as superstition so no, its all the same in a world viewpoint.
A christian will view a polytheist as a superstitious believer and vice-versa, therefore, if one religion that people believe is a superstition, then all are, unless proven otherwise... but then if religion could be proven, would we need this section of Y/A?
2007-02-16 05:52:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a fine line between the two.
Superstition is the belief that if you do something whether good or bad something else will happen to you. Like karma or a Newton law.
Religion is a jumble of beliefs based around a god or higher being. You don't have to read the bible to get into heaven or whatever. If you did, that would be a superstition. Religion is a mixture of faith and superstitions.
That was only Christianity, but all religions are pretty much the same.
2007-02-16 06:07:31 · answer #2 · answered by lythika 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any belief which cannot be justified is superstition. However, religion is a practice, not a belief.
Gathering in a community to revere the forces that created us, and explore our inner natures, is not superstitious. Believing a mythic allegory of an anthropomorphic deity creating a world in six days is.
2007-02-16 06:23:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is superstition masquerading as doctrine.
2007-02-16 06:31:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Religion is meant to be a lifestyle and involves intense acts of faith on the part of a follower. It also involves rituals and texts that are significant to the religion. Religion also has longevity or has been around for sometime. Superstition on the other hand has more of a psychological approach known as the "self-fulfilling prophecy." Basically, you make your luck. Superstitions may involve rituals but is more superficial than religion.
2016-03-28 22:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Elizabeth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this case you can find that out by your own self, I'm sure of that, there is fredom to what we can perceived and see, if that effort doesn't affect anyone, though if so, at least by doing your own research, which can put you in ither platform, you will be able from there to create your own Cause., after what you will have to pursue such said Cause, and, as you will begin to pursue said cause, some of the effects that, this will produce, let us, call this your efforts>Some effects will be possitived some would be negative effects. Your asesments of such situations, will be measure, so you can be aprouved to continue your own research, in this way, you will be able to see, the effects that you have produce a/o cause, in an effort to find the true. effects that will be shown and produce in other peoples, this will not make you instanly responsible for the conditions been produce in others, should we said peoples?, but, HIM(God), will become responsible for been HIM-self the creator of the first Cause that in the end will produce the well know effects that positive to some and negative to others, end-up, been a Living condition, that also a concequence been crate by HIM(God), is what its affecting you at this time. So, go for it, exercise your freedom the one HIM(God) gave you, and begin to pursue what can be your first purpouses in Life ever. although I doub it, because your purpouse in life, and for all of the world existence has been for all creation to serve God, in a way or another?????, this because The Beast (Demon-man), steal is in control of Matter's. this part my be hard to understand, but trust me and don't be scare I did that my self once, and althoug I pay what at the time I concider a height price, to day I'm a believer, and I know the difference betweent the two words, and that my friend belong in the Sacred tree, with-in the secrets of good and evil knowledge. Note this if you think you need to stop affecting peoples in the wrong way, you need to stop, and don't said I didn't warned you, negative peoples will be affected positivelly, and positive peoples will be affected negativelly, at any rate any one can became affected by your said Cause. One more thing be positive, if not you will have to deal with my self.("Ask and you shall received" )
2007-02-16 06:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by paradiseemperatorbluepinguin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Superstition is paranoia if you really think about t. Religion is usually following a set of guidelines or rules.
2007-02-16 05:53:27 · answer #7 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!
Superstition is when anyone disagrees with your religion!
Ok, JK ... but really there's no diff. It's just that everyone poo poos the beliefs of others, while claiming that their own beliefs come directly from the mouth of god herself!
"Religion is for those who are afraid of going to hell; SPIRITUALITY is for those who have already been there."
2007-02-16 05:55:11 · answer #8 · answered by View from a horse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Superstition" is just a word for the "religious beliefs" of people of religions other than one's own.
2007-02-16 05:54:36 · answer #9 · answered by jonjon418 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
its all the same type of stuff. the difference is that superstition usually doesn't have anything to do with a god. its concern is with black cats and ladders, things like that. religion focuses on a god.
however its all the same type of stuff. just made-up "stuff".
2007-02-16 05:52:53 · answer #10 · answered by UFO 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋