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A Few Kind Words for Superstition

In the essay, “A Few Kind Words for Superstition,” Robertson Davies suggests that superstition is relatively harmless and a good thing. In this essay, there will be two examples given to support the suggestion on behalf of Robertson Davies, that superstition is indeed a good thing. Superstition takes four forms and these forms are Vain Observances, Divination, Idolatry and Improper Worship of the True God. Superstition is harmless and created by individuals. In the essay, just two of these superstitious forms will be shown. Vain observances will be demonstrated with the help of professional athletes. Idolatry will be demonstrated with examples from within the class room. There are many different examples that can be shown, but these examples are seen all the time and are extremley common within their specific groups. Day in and day out, both athletes and students do what they have to do like playing a game or writing an important exam. Superstition could be the determining factor i...

Posted by: Leonard Herriman

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