Try to see carefully.
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It is not a fight between faith and blind faith.
It is not a fight between faith and blind faith.
- It is not a fight between science and
supernatural
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It is not a problem of less developed
or less educated people. Even educated people living in big cities use these
methods in one form or other.
The root cause behind superstitions
is selfish interest. Those practicing superstitions know very well that it does
not help in any manner. There are many reasons why it is still prevalent.
Those practicing:
1.
For some it helps in earning money
either directly or indirectly.
2.
Some do it for popularity or power.
3.
Some actually and wishfully ‘believe’
in it.
Those receiving or taking part:
1.
Some are forced to
2.
Some because of hopelessness looking
for ‘results’
3.
Some actually and wishfully
‘believe’ in it.
What is faith and what is blind
faith. It is very subjective and varies from person to person. The question how
to decide about faith and blind faith, what should be done and how it should be
addressed needs careful understanding and discretion.
For real change it must be dealt at social level.
But in principle following must be accepted by everyone without objection. Any law against superstition must be focus on:
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Any practice should not be forced on
others.
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It should not harm anyone
physically, emotionally or socially.
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It should not be publicized in any
form and there should be no supernatural claim.
It is more important to promote scientific, rational and logic based thinking which will help people in living a sensible life.
It is more important to promote scientific, rational and logic based thinking which will help people in living a sensible life.
