Sunday, June 9, 2013

When Is Faith Superstition?

"Step on a crack, break your mother's back."
"If I want it really bad, I won't get it."
"No one my ages gets that kind of job."
"I will pray in tongues to be sure my prayer gets answered."
"I believe the holy book 100% even if I haven't read it or don't understand it."
"I believe _________ [you fill in the idea or doctrine] so God must use me or bless me."
"I attend worship every week (or twice a week, or three times a week) so I must be an exemplary member of my religion."
"I don't believe in God, so I am probably damned."

What superstitions can you think of?  When is silly belief mere superstition, and not faith?  What do you think?  Leave a comment and let us know.

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