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-Removed-Not any manifested superstitions, but sometimes I have an 'unfounded fear' lurking behind certain situations. does that make any sense?
How about an example: I was trekking around the bushes near the back of my place and I came across a circle with a five-pointed star in the middle. There wer burn marks here and ther in the star. At the top part of the circle (higher part), there was some sort of animal skull placed on top of a stick . I wasn't toally freaked out but it made me wonder what happened there. (BTW I was with 3 kids and my sister (31years old). The kids just loved it and danced around the circle but my sister was noticably freaked out and was trying to find excuses to get out of there.)
edit: Does anyone out there have any suprstitions they would like to share? (or is this going to be just another 'set 'em up and knock 'em down'-type thread?)
13 Sep 09
Originally posted by karoly aczelThere are no superstitions. Only illusions.
I try not to have any superstitions. Following this premise in my life I've found that life has brought me to confront my superstitions. I need to overcome all of them I think in order to progress. Anyone feel the same?
Superstition is a sign of an immature childish mind that hasn't come to terms with reality.
Like monsters under the bed.
13 Sep 09
-Removed-We are getting into the guts of this word 'superstition' now. I dont doubt that with my slant my own views could be considered superstitious ,however my views are not static. They are fluid and readily change. My views about spirituality,that is. Hmmm. I might have to go back to the basics on this one... I was coming from a context of meeting a new friend,then telling them not to become superstitious about anything if they wanted our relationship to continue unfolding.
I had a JW over just the other day going through th bible with me and telling me their beliefs. Basically he said that he wouldn't watch any violence that was too 'full on'. He said as soon as some movie had a MA rating he would automatically not watch it.
13 Sep 09
Originally posted by karoly aczelThink of superstition as suspicion. One may suspect something or someone, but only the evidence proves anything.
What about christians ? aren't they superstitious? Like if a JW tells you you cant watch certain movies,they call it the 'law' (or whatever) but in my way of thinking its superstitious
Real evidence.
Really, this goes to the heart of what absolutes are all about. The absence of factual reality when making judgements about the nature of life can only lead to confusion and superstition.
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Originally posted by karoly aczelno one would tell you cant watch such and such a movie, for these are conscience based decisions, however in the case of JWs, they may also choose to abstain from watching a particular movie for the very same reason, this decision though , have as its basis biblical principles, not some irrational fear as do many superstitions. for example, is it consistent to advocate to others to be more loving and considerate and then to feast ones eyes on gratuitous violence, as if watching people being killed was entertaining, hardly , is it.
What about christians ? aren't they superstitious? Like if a JW tells you you cant watch certain movies,they call it the 'law' (or whatever) but in my way of thinking its superstitious
14 Sep 09
Originally posted by robbie carrobieWell I like watching violence in movies. Not over the top-in-your-face kind of violence but more creative violence like say "Reservoir Dogs".
no one would tell you cant watch such and such a movie, for these are conscience based decisions, however in the case of JWs, they may also choose to abstain from watching a particular movie for the very same reason, this decision though , have as its basis biblical principles, not some irrational fear as do many superstitions. for example, is it co ...[text shortened]... yes on gratuitous violence, as if watching people being killed was entertaining, hardly , is it.
Having said that I a man of peace and hope my childish fascination with violence soon fades away.
How about the christian notion that people who dont follow Jesus are instruments of the devil? Is that more a well-founded 'biblical principal' or more of a superstition? ( I know its a very generalized question but a similarly generalized response would be welcome 🙂 )