by anglise 2 Replies latest jw friends
Having spent all my life involved with religion - first 20 with the C of E and methodist and the next 18 with the JW's I have done a lot of thinking.
For the first time I havent got a religious belief structure.
This got me wondering just what is the difference between religion and superstition?
Any thoughts
A myth is a religion in which no one any longer believes. - James Feibleman
Truth, in matters of religion, is simply the opinion that has survived. - Oscar Wilde
A superstition is a premature explanation that overstays its time. - George Iles
Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. - Bertrand Russell
All religions are founded on the fear of the many and the cleverness of the few. - Stendhal
Religion might be organized superstition. Sounds like you may enjoy reading some secular history sometime soon.
e-mail me if you want my reading list.
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