Topics for Consideration
I have always had trouble believing in superstitions. What does a specific date have to do with luck or lack thereof? Who decided that Friday 13th was the spookiest day of the year? Thousands of people believe in superstitions and sayings and have been for hundreds of years. Some through religious beliefs, some through experience and some through stories told by others, elders or friends. A lot of these ideas have to do with bad luck, such as why one shouldn't break a mirror or why black cats are dangerous. While I dont believe that knocking on wood will prevent a tragedy from occurring, there is still a little inkling of fear. Why is that? Superstitions have been around for so long, reality gets over time. Are superstitions just coincidences that have occurred or is there a science behind it?