BA English Essay: Superstitions
Superstitions
World has changed dramatically by the advent of scientific research methods. The connection between cause and effect has to be justified by the series of experiments and evidence, but absurd myths are still believed by a lot of people. Superstition can be defined as faith in the fact that one event leads to another without any apparent natural connection between the two. The types of superstition are omens, witchcrafts, astrology and use of supernatural powers.
Although globalization and technological progression provides a little room for misconceptions, uneducated men are still prone to accept and believe them. Superstitions are inherited from one generation to other and are especially prevalent in folk culture. These superstitions cannot be calibrated on scale of wisdom but rather traditions. One of the psychological aspects is the fear, we develop in ourselves. Instead of taking the blame for mistakes, it is easy to put the responsibility on a black cat or a number.
To elaborate this further, there are many superstitions which have survived through the centuries. One of the examples is number 13, which is considered to be bad omen in Christianity because of its relation to last supper. It was omitted from the counting and many Christian presidents refused to travel on 13th day of a month. The others are howling of dogs predicts death, black cat ruins your plans and breaking of glass means an upcoming disaster.
To conclude I would like to say that superstitions are so weak that they cannot face the light of reality. The unnatural basis of these fallacies can be toppled by the strength of science and intelligence. There are no mysterious powers which are leading our lives but only us.
