2007-04-02 14:54:18 · 18 answers · asked by poondog1 p 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Yes... and I mean that in a nice way....
2007-04-02 14:58:22 · answer #1 · answered by Ũniνέгsäl Рдnтsthέisт™ 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on what context you use it in, though I would have to say yes, because all religions really are superstitions, whether they be about what and what isn't bad luck or what is and is not real, etc etc.
I think it's a bit of a shame that 'superstitious' has gotten such a negative rep, as if believing that certain activities are unlucky is less reputable than believing in a God, and vice versa.
2007-04-02 22:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by xx. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. I have proof
Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. If he has sinned, he will be forgiven. Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.
Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops. My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, remember this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save him from death and cover over a multitude of sins.
2007-04-02 21:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by notw777 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Pretty much. It's been proven not to work. And believing in things without evidence is pretty much the definition of superstitious.
2007-04-02 21:57:25 · answer #4 · answered by eri 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely!
2007-04-02 22:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by Brendan G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,not at all. If it has a favorable effect on you,it's certainly real enough. As far as the mystical dimension that would depend on your own religious concepts,assuming you have some and I assume you do or you wouldn't be praying.
2007-04-02 22:02:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you think you might be then I'm guessing you are quite getting the point of prayer
2007-04-02 22:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by servant FM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To some you are "superstitious" to some you are "spiritual". To each his own. *shrug*
2007-04-02 22:08:14 · answer #8 · answered by beatlefan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you believe ABOUT prayer.
2007-04-02 21:59:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Only if you believe that by the act of praying you are able to manipulate God to get what you desire.
2007-04-02 21:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Timaeus 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
no, your just a follower of your faith. to be superstitous is to believe that something bad will happen when a black cat crosses your path. things like that.
2007-04-02 21:59:39 · answer #11 · answered by munkee 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋