Unit Eight Text B I Related nformation In general, superstitious practices and beliefs are most common in situations involving a high degree of risk, chance, and uncertainty, and during times of personal or social stress or crisis, when events seem to be beyond human control.The question of what is or not superstitious, however, is relative. One person' s beliefs can be another person's superstitions All religious beliefs and practices may be considered superstition by unbelievers, while religious leaders often condemn unorthodox popular practices as a superstitious parody of true faith Back By Zhu ruinaUnit Eight Text B By Zhu Ruina 6 In general, superstitious practices and beliefs are most common in situations involving a high degree of risk, chance, and uncertainty, and during times of personal or social stress or crisis, when events seem to be beyond human control. The question of what is or not superstitious, however, is relative. One person’s beliefs can be another person’s superstitions. All religious beliefs and practices may be considered superstition by unbelievers, while religious leaders often condemn unorthodox popular practices as a superstitious parody of true faith. II. Related Information : Back