Recent questions tagged superstition

Description : How would you define "superstition"?

Last Answer : Finding causality in low correlation events.

Description : Do you buy into "things come in threes"?

Last Answer : answer:I’m not sure about the number three specifically, but I think “When it rains, it pours” is pretty accurate a lot of the time. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your dog, and your car accident, and I hope your daughter gets better soon! Here’s a jelly hug for you ((((@dubsrayboo))))

Description : Why are people superstitious? Does this tie into being religious?

Last Answer : I think sometimes people just “inherit” the superstitions their parents have. I don’t think it’s a religious thing at all. They grow up hearing about them and just continue with them in their own lives.

Description : Superstition and the nocebo-effect - Should tall buildings / skyscrapers have a thirteenth floor?

Last Answer : I think non-smoking floors are a myth. If people smoke in the hotel, and they travel around from floor to floor, then they inadvertantly stink up the whole place. I think the hotel should be smoke-free period. ... : I don't think I've ever paid attention to it. But now I will - thanks a lot!

Description : Why is the Song of Soloman considered pornographic by many Christians?

Last Answer : answer:S of S 7:6-9 How beautiful you are and how pleasing, O love, with your delights! Your stature is like that of the palm, and your breasts like clusters of fruit. I said, I ... in the intervening centuries, we decided that breasts are a sexual organ and not to be mentioned in polite company.