Opening our Eyes - Lara Nakeeb 9B

 Name: Lara Nakeeb 

Grade: 9B


  Are you afraid? Assuming you have heard of superstitions, beliefs that stem from fear and belief in the unknown. Thankfully I am not afraid as I firmly disbelieve in superstitions as they can cause the spread of fear and lies as well as not having any sort of scientific evidence. 

   

To begin with, superstitions create fear, although they also stem from it. Many people being fooled by these myths are so overtaken by fear that it can destroy their education and former beliefs. According to Bertrand Russell “Fear is the main source of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” (Russell, Bertrand). This proves that the fear of the unknown can cloud people’s judgement. Furthermore, allowing yourself to believe in superstitions may also bring lies and false information. “According to Turkish belief, blue acts as a shield against evil and even absorbs negativity.” (Williams Victoria, 2016). Blue is simply a colour, and it is not able to protect people from so-called “evil”. These beliefs install lies into believers spreading fear and propaganda.

 

 

  

  On another note, superstitions are not supported by any kind of scientific evidence. In the poem “Dover Beach”, the poet seems to question faith due to the extreme development in scientific abilities, therefore how come the same does not apply to superstitions? Why are religions being questioned in the name of science but not superstitions that cannot be proved? “In England, in the 1600s, criminals were forced to walk under a ladder on their way to the gallows”. (Walchover, Natalie). “Ancient Romans believed mirrors held fragments of our souls, and that shattering them therefore represented a crack in our souls too. (Walchover, Natalie) Both sources demonstrate the fact that superstitions are simply beliefs that were created long ago before there was any way to prove them wrong scientifically like we have now. Moreover, in the short story “The Monkey’s Paw” the paw is simply used as a symbol. It was “cursed”; curses which are also superstitions cannot be proven. There is no need for more deception and lies. 

 

 

  

All in all, superstitions are old myths that won’t have any benefits, due to the fear and lies they spread while they are not scientifically proven. I firmly disbelieve in them due to their consequences. As a social studies expert, I do not see any truth in these deceptions, and we must all start opening our eyes. 

 

 

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  1. Farah Al AssafMarch 2, 2024 at 10:19 AM

    The title of your blog is catching! I strongly liked the debatable question you proposed in your writing regarding questioning religions; which can be truthfully proved, while superstitions can be proved wrong in just an eye opening... yet many till this day believe in them. The examples you mentioned, whether from literary works or historical beliefs are interesting, and back up your explanation of superstitions falsehood.

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