What are the cons of superstition?

Answer 1

The disadvantage of superstition is emotional inhibition derived from the superior influence of leaders and elders. This emotional inhibition is generally a fear created by religious or superstitious concepts that are imposed upon the innocent mind of children. It is the ultimate fear of damnation and persecution for failure to gullibly accept the fascist dictates of the parental cult. There is the fear of ruthless reprisals for marriage or relations outside of the rules of the respective cult.

Answer 2

Superstition can lead to irrational beliefs and behaviors that are not based on evidence or reason. It can also contribute to fear, anxiety, and a lack of critical thinking. Additionally, superstition may prevent individuals from seeking logical explanations or taking control of their own lives.

Answer 3

Superstitions probably existed because people were (and are) full of fantasy. For example, the tribal warriors always put on a special 'charm' before going into battle. They believed that their wives' spirits in the charm would protect them. This is a superstition that existed because the men hoped for good fortune. They also uttered curses upon their enemies to weaken them. This is a superstition that existed because of hate. We humans are all like that. We express our feelings through certain superstitions. Superstition is kind of like a religion, depicting strange things.

Answer 4

Superstition is the excessive belief in the supernatural. They can have negative effects and some of these are: a defeatist mindset, induces irrational thinking and even contributes to economic crises.