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What does it mean?
Ignorant people turn to superstition instead of real religion.
In plain terms
Superstition is for weak souls.
What can you take from it?
Real faith requires depth; superstition does not.

Where it applies

  • spiritual guidance
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • seek deep understanding
  • question easy beliefs

Questions to consider

  • What separates superstition from faith?
  • How do you test your beliefs?

Another view

It is insulting to those who believe in superstitions.

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