Superstitions

Are you superstitious?

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[Starlock]

IceKeyHunter

Starlock

Superstitions are irrational and silly... they are actually defined as such in the dictonary:

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Main Entry: su·per·sti·tion

1 a : a belief or practice resulting from ignorance, fear of the unknown,
trust in magic or chance, or a false conception of causation
b : an irrational abject attitude of mind toward the supernatural,
nature, or God resulting from superstition
2 : a notion maintained despite evidence to the contrary

source: Merriam-Webster Online Dictonary

There are some things that are considered superstitions that are, in some respects, grounded in a rational caution, such as walking under ladders (not a smart idea if somone is on it; they might drop something on you). While it's possible I have an irrational fear here and there, I sure as hell can't think of one now... and when I do, it certainly won't be based on a superstition.

Actually, walking under ladders is bad luck because, supposedly, they're gateways to Hell.

Oh, sorry... I think you missed my point. What I was trying to say is that some superstitions which cause a person to irrationally avoid a certain sittuation are actually good things to avoid regardless of having that superstition. While one person might not walk under ladders for the superstitious reason, another might not walk under laddres for the logical reason that if someone is on it with a bucket of paint and drops it on you, it's kinda your fault for walking under that ladder. =P

It seems that most superstitions, in some way, can be grounded back to a rational source. The superstitions about black cats might be grounded in reasonable fears about darkness and the dangers that not being able to see can pose to a person. The superstition about mirrors might be based upon the fact that broken glass is sharp and dangerous, so you should avoid breaking them in the first place.

I hope this explains what I was trying to say a bit better =)

[demona_the_dark_rose]

I have personal supersititions if you say it then it will happen is one of the common ones that happens to me. I'm not meaning it as irrationality of silliness i just don't want to be reminded of the bad outcomes that could happen.

[~LilPixieDust~]

I'm not really superstitious. Though I don't usually try my luck.

[Little Black Ridinghood]

I'm back. Let's see if we can make this a bit more popular, I was gone after I posted this yesterday. sweatdrop

[Little Black Ridinghood]

I don't really believe any superstitions...Not usually. Maybe as a joke I'll spill some salt and throw it over my shoulder, or purposely step on a crack. "Sorry mom!" But sometimes, if I do walk under a latter or something like that, or drop a mirror, etc, and then something bad happens, I guess I'd blame it on what happened. sweatdrop Yeah.

[Sinequan_150mg]

I guess they do have truth to them. it would all depend on the person who is believing them too. I don't really believe in any muyself or try not to. Though, I did have an experience one time. I had this paranormal spirituality book. Adter every time I would read it, about the next day or so, Christian people would follow me around. They would try to convert me and such. I didn't really have that happen until I read the book. The last time it was around things started happening weird. Evetually I did get rid of it... creepy.

[Little Black Ridinghood]

Sinequan_150mg

I guess they do have truth to them. it would all depend on the person who is believing them too. I don't really believe in any muyself or try not to. Though, I did have an experience one time. I had this paranormal spirituality book. Adter every time I would read it, about the next day or so, Christian people would follow me around. They would try to convert me and such. I didn't really have that happen until I read the book. The last time it was around things started happening weird. Evetually I did get rid of it... creepy.

eek Phreaki.

[Kibo Botch]

I have some of my own superstitions. For example, I was born on the last day of the time of Capricorn, so I consider myself lucky. And in turn, I've been lucky! The truth is, luck is basically dependant on wether you believe in it or not! 3nodding

[Rei-sweetie-hunny]

naw...no need to

[Kluas]

MsFortune

not superstitious per se, but i belive in karma, so i try to be good and not piss people off

Hey i believe in Karma to. Awsome