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When we define superstion as an irrational belief and religion as a reverence for God/Gods how do we know the difference?
So, the central feature being religious is to be evangelical?A superstition is something in which you believe that you can't fully explain ... a religion is when you believe in something and have to make damn sure everyone else believes it also.
Like, for example, atheism.
So, the central feature being religious is to be evangelical?
When we define superstion as an irrational belief and religion as a reverence for God/Gods how do we know the difference - if there is any?
Go to the top of the class.When we define superstion as an irrational belief and religion as a reverence for God/Gods how do we know the difference - if there is any?
One begins with an R?
And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
My suggestion is there’s no difference other than organisation, wealth, political power and numbers. Also worthy of consideration is the often vast body of pseudo-intellectual apologetics and the copious productions of academic theologians that have clogged western thinking for centuries. Does any of it though spare religion from being seen as superstition and if so, why?Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
So, if a religion is afraid of black cats, then... what is it? Religion or superstition?
If a group of people form a faith against black cats, satan, and walking under ladders then it is their superstition. If they worship a god that protects them against it then its religion.And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.
But is the 'god' not, of itself, a superstition?If a group of people form a faith against black cats, satan, and walking under ladders then it is their superstition. If they worship a god that protects them against it then its religion.
Sure a god can be a superstition and give you bad luck like a black cat. Worshiping the god that protects you/is all knowing is religion.But is the 'god' not, of itself, a superstition?If a group of people form a faith against black cats, satan, and walking under ladders then it is their superstition. If they worship a god that protects them against it then its religion.
Explain in DETAIL: how religion hurts you or someone believing in religion hurts you?And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.
Hold on a moment. For centuries, and still today, the Roman church sells objects that can only be termed talismans, amulets etc to ward of Satan or induce the movement of departed loves ones, for instance, from purgatory to higher realms. Are we to assume these practices aren't superstitions because they're part and parcel of an institution that worships a deity? What is the difference between worshiping that deity and claiming magical powers for such objects? https://www.pinterest.com.au/jo5541/religious-amulets-and-talismans/If a group of people form a faith against black cats, satan, and walking under ladders then it is their superstition. If they worship a god that protects them against it then its religion.And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.
Then we have the question of the supposed power of personal prayer.And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.
RetiredGySgt wroteAnd what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.How long have you got? Should I start at the Spanish Inquisition or go back to stoning in the Torah? Maybe you’d like to hear a detailed, lengthy description of my experiences as a young organ pupil in a Catholic cathedral? Maybe you’d like to read the statistics relating fundamentalist Christianity in specific regions of my country and the relationship with a high gay and lesbian suicide rate? Maybe you’d like to examine the horrifying suicide rate for those who submit to cure by prayer with groups such as Exodus? On the other hand I’m sure you’ll find it far more comforting to attribute all such matters to the work of Satan, not the church.Explain in DETAIL: how religion hurts you or someone believing in religion hurts you?
On the other hand I suggest a deeper meditation upon a theology that worships a deity who tortured his own son ( who is actually himself if you accept trinitarian theology) to redeem sins he made possible himself by granting free will and the effect immersing young minds in such a sad-masochist mythology has on the young mind not to mention the connection between such a belief system and the preponderance of pedophile crimes committed by the ‘Christian’ priesthood?
My suggestion is there’s no difference other than organisation, wealth, political power and numbers. Also worthy of consideration is the often vast body of pseudo-intellectual apologetics and the copious productions of academic theologians that have clogged western thinking for centuries. Does any of it though spare religion from being seen as superstition and if so, why?Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
So, if a religion is afraid of black cats, then... what is it? Religion or superstition?
To be more specific lets examine a passage from David Humes’ Dialogues concerning Natural Religion and ask ourselves if it contains anything of more validity than mere superstition.
'Have not all pious divines and preachers (said that) this life is but a moment in comparison with eternity. The present evil phenomena, therefore, are rectified in other regions, and in some future existence . . . .and in the eyes of men, being then open to a wider view of things . . . trace, with adoration, the benevolence and rectitude of the deity.'
Hold on a moment. For centuries, and still today, the Roman church sells objects that can only be termed talismans, amulets etc to ward of Satan or induce the movement of departed loves ones, for instance, from purgatory to higher realms. Are we to assume these practices aren't superstitions because they're part and parcel of an institution that worships a deity? What is the difference between worshiping that deity and claiming magical powers for such objects? https://www.pinterest.com.au/jo5541/religious-amulets-and-talismans/If a group of people form a faith against black cats, satan, and walking under ladders then it is their superstition. If they worship a god that protects them against it then its religion.And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.
Then we have the question of the supposed power of personal prayer.And what is the difference between being afraid of black cats and afraid of Satan? Some actually believe black cats are Satan in disguise.Religion is a group faith in a chosen god or gods.
Superstition is being afraid of black cats.
Can we return to the meaning of ‘faith’ then and examine why there’s any difference between believing Christ rose on the third day and walking under a ladder is bad luck. The number of believers who accept ladder theology could be described as a ‘group faith’. However, some who use the term ‘group faith’ simply mean a written formalised set of beliefs, that is, a theology. How though is that different from superstition?
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews Ch:11.V 1.