2007-10-23 11:25:53 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not superstitious because I tend to cast irrational beliefs out of my thinking and I recognize that we do not live a world of make believe.
Karma, as I understand it, is a concept that posits that the quality of our behaviors leads universal forces to parcel out fate in order to achieve just and balance. I don't believe in that either because I don't see much justice and balance in human lives. Our behaviors are largely, if not entirely, controlled by causal factors out of our control and our quality, which leads many to suffer or prosper greatly through no fault of their own (ex. Rich heirs who never have to work a day in their lives or kids born with mental retardation because mommy couldn't stop drinking while pregnant).
2007-10-23 11:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, I'm not superstitious. The basic idea behind karma is that our actions have effects well beyond our immediate circle of family and friends. That is true and has been illustrated even in Western fiction many times.
Unfortunately, combining the idea of karma with desire for immortality leads to the idea of reincarnation, which is not sound, as the best scientific data indicate that animal consciousness is dependent on the RAS and is extinguished at death.
I say "unfortunately" because many people lump karma and reincarnation and reject both of them.
2007-10-23 18:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Superstitious? Of course not [knock on wood].
Seriously though, the problem with a term like "superstitious" is that truly superstitious people don't believe that they're superstitious.
As for karma, no. While I do know that irresponsible or illegal actions can often lead to undesirable results, I don't think there's anything metaphysical behind it.
2007-10-23 18:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I am not supersticious and I do not believe in Karma.
2007-10-23 18:34:05 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus thinks I am cool! I am His 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i do belive in karma....but however i am not supersticious...but in the end it all comes down to your opinion on it...i mean no one can force u to be supersticious....
2007-10-23 19:11:54 · answer #5 · answered by desi g 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not so much on the first, but I definitely believe in Karma. Its too much of a proven thing to think otherwise.
Good Energies.
2007-10-23 18:31:01 · answer #6 · answered by Kingdiana Jones 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
very superstitious and I don't believe in "Karma"...but I believe in balance...what you do comes back to you...whether it be someone casting a spell on you....or someone smacking you in the face...it always comes back
2007-10-24 13:59:27 · answer #7 · answered by witchy boy1989 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not superstitious but I believe in karma.
2007-10-23 18:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No to the superstitions, and yes to belief in karma.
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2007-10-23 18:29:27 · answer #9 · answered by vinslave 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no and no
2007-10-23 18:33:58 · answer #10 · answered by spaceiscoolman 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋