Superstition

Religion is no more than codified superstition! That being said, theists are therefore superstitious! Pay them no heed.

then the prophets were just wise with there guide on life

Originally posted by 667joe
That being said, theists are therefore superstitious! Pay them no heed.

Mmm. Pay them no heed, eh? Perhaps. But I still would think twice before putting two brand new theists on a table, or opening one indoors, or walking under one leaning against a wall.

Originally posted by 667joe
Religion is no more than codified superstition! That being said, theists are therefore superstitious! Pay them no heed.

Of course, there is some superstition in religion because many people
have brought superstition in to make them feel that they have more
control. However, God is the one in control, so we should not
discard the truth in our attempt to avoid superstition. As the old
saying goes, "Don't throw out the baby with the bath water."

Originally posted by 667joe
Religion is no more than codified superstition! That being said, theists are therefore superstitious! Pay them no heed.

Why should we pay no heed to people with superstitions? Superstitious people can be really stupid (we should help them), have negative effects on others (we should stop them), and in general have a negative impact on rational thinking and scientific education. Should we just turn a blind eye to the whole Homeopathy industry? Just leave all those superstitious people to die because they are taking placebos instead of real medicine?

Originally posted by RJHinds
Of course, there is some superstition in religion because many people
have brought superstition in to make them feel that they have more
control. However, God is the one in control, so we should not
discard the truth in our attempt to avoid superstition. As the old
saying goes, "Don't throw out the baby with the bath water."

The thing you are missing is that god IS the superstition (or one of) in your religion.
There is no baby in your bathwater.

All superstitions and taboos should be discarded.

Originally posted by karoly aczel
All superstitions and taboos should be discarded.

erm, I agree about the superstitions... but taboos can be there for a reason.
Change it to irrational taboos and I'm with you.

Originally posted by googlefudge
erm, I agree about the superstitions... but taboos can be there for a reason.
Change it to irrational taboos and I'm with you.

Lets get specific. You mean something like necrophilia or what?

Originally posted by karoly aczel
Lets get specific. You mean something like necrophilia or what?

father rapes 12 yr old daughter is pretty taboo don't you think.
That would count as a rational taboo.

Necrophilia is probably also an activity that has a rational taboo,
You might be able to come up with some convoluted edge case where it might be
allowable, maybe, but the vast majority of the time it is definitely a rational taboo.

Originally posted by googlefudge
father rapes 12 yr old daughter is pretty taboo don't you think.
That would count as a rational taboo.

Necrophilia is probably also an activity that has a rational taboo,
You might be able to come up with some convoluted edge case where it might be
allowable, maybe, but the vast majority of the time it is definitely a rational taboo.

(given your examples) I think we need to make it clear that there is that which is taboo and that which is against the law. And I'm not talking about the grey areas yet(necrophilia), I just threw that out as a guage in how you would react and if that ,(or something in a similar vein),was one of the avenues of discussuion you wished to pursue.

I myself would like to adress some everday taboos like "touching wood",not accosiating with alcohol drinkers,etc.

Originally posted by 667joe
Religion is no more than codified superstition! That being said, theists are therefore superstitious! Pay them no heed.

I suggest that wikipedia definitions of the words Religion and Superstition,may be taken as acceptable and as starting point for all the posters on this topic,if we are to debate meaningfully.

Originally posted by rvsakhadeo
I suggest that wikipedia definitions of the words Religion and Superstition,may be taken as acceptable and as starting point for all the posters on this topic,if we are to debate meaningfully.

yes indeed, the op seems to be somewhat confused as if avoiding black cats which
cross ones path, or walking under a ladder is synonymous with the study and
application of religious principles. Sometimes you just gotta dumb it down for these
atheists 😛

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
yes indeed, the op seems to be somewhat confused as if avoiding black cats which
cross ones path, or walking under a ladder is synonymous with the study and
application of religious principles. Sometimes you just gotta dumb it down for these
atheists 😛

I am against sweeping generalisations which vitiate the atmosphere of the debate. I am for clarity,so that both sides can learn from the debate. Hence my suggestion.

Originally posted by robbie carrobie
yes indeed, the op seems to be somewhat confused as if avoiding black cats which
cross ones path, or walking under a ladder is synonymous with the study and
application of religious principles. Sometimes you just gotta dumb it down for these
atheists 😛

I am giving here the wiki definitions. Religion is a collection of cultural systems,belief systems,and worldviews that establishes symbols which relate humanity to spirituality and moral values. Superstition is the incorrect establishment of cause and effect or a false conception of causation.