The belief in superstitions has been with us since the dawn of time. Everyone has probably heard about a black cat crossing our path or about grabbing a button when you see a chimney sweeper. After the birth of a child, the first action in some homes is to tie a red ribbon on the bed or stroller to avoid “ototicization”, i.e. casting an evil spell on the newborn.
Belief in superstition. “They go to church to pray to God, but at the same time they believe in pagan powers.”
We often hear that “I don’t believe in this nonsense, but I’ll do it for peace of mind” or “just in case.” We often use talismans or gestures to help us avert bad luck or attract good luck, because these practices are so common that we don’t even think about their meaning. However, it turns out that it is worth spending a moment and thinking why and why we do it. Especially if we are Catholic.
“In my church there is a pole, and the sidewalk runs between its branches. It makes me laugh when I see that people have trodden a path next to this pole instead of walking under it normally. They go to this church to pray to God, but at the same time they believe in some pagan powers “How ironic,” wrote our reader.
Is believing in superstitions a sin?
Superstitions do not only accompany those who do not go to church. We often hear superstitious warnings from very religious babæ. Do they commit a sin by reaching for the button when they see a chimney sweeper or when they are afraid of breaking a mirror or spilling salt? We find the answer to this question.
‘You shall have no other gods before me’ (cf.: Ex 20:3; Deuteronomy 5:7) is a call to reason, which does not allow the worship of God who does not deserve it in any way. You cannot submit to the rule of what does not exist.
The sin of idolatry and submission to idols ultimately results from man’s pride. He does not need a true God, because superstitions are true, the observance of which is supposed to guarantee happiness – not someday, in the future, but now, at this moment, immediately.
– we read. It follows that belief in superstitions directly violates the first of God’s ten commandments. So, if we are Catholics, it is definitely worth considering what we really believe in.
Source: Gazeta
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