Theme 1 - Superstitions and Beliefs - Shedding Light on the Issue
Every human culture in society has its own set of superstitions and blind beliefs. Some may be simply a way to teach children good habits and differentiate between right and wrong, whereas some may be to prevent entire communities to undertake certain actions. Superstitions not only establish certain rules and norms of a particular culture but also show hope of rewards in exchange for good behavior and determine specific punishments for bad behavior. Humans are always in search of an explanation and when science does not have one, superstitions jump in. Superstitions may not always be correct or factually accurate, yet they are a level or expression of truth that is forwarded throughout generations until a more pragmatic answer can be provided to a new generation’s questions. However, such illogical thought processes discourage rational thinking – an effect that is not acceptable or appreciated in today’s generations. These articles talk about how superstitions have been inco...
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