Why are rural people superstitious about ghosts and gods?

Accurately speaking, superstition of ghosts and gods is not unique to rural areas, but a cultural factor hidden in the deepest heart of China people. The theory of ghosts and gods has existed since ancient times, and many old people still believe it. So how did ghosts and gods come from?

The productivity in ancient times was relatively backward, and the management of imperial society was not as perfect as in modern times. At that time, the output per mu was several hundred kilograms, but the annual tax was very heavy. If there is a natural disaster, the family will have to starve. Coupled with the low level of medical care at that time, a little flu may take away the whole village. So the mortality rate is also high.

Ordinary people living at the bottom are not satisfied with their living conditions, but there is nothing they can do in the face of exploitation at the top. I can't live well in this life, so I can only hope for the afterlife. I can be reincarnated in a rich family. Ghosts are born.

Similar to the spirit of Ah Q, although you ruined my family, there is nothing I can do, but when I die and become a ghost, I will definitely get back at you. This kind of thought spreads like a virus among the bottom people and is the pillar of faith. At least when you are desperate, can you still shout? Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you go! ? Or? Eighteen years later, Lao Tzu is a hero again! ?

Faced with this spirit, the ruling class is also a little scared. What if there is a ghost? Moreover, people at the bottom believe that they will become ghosts after death, so their fear of death is greatly weakened, which is very unfavorable to class rule. Finally, the ruling class thought of a trick. Create a trance to suppress ghosts.

Moreover, the ruling class, after all, has a fresh mind, and the god created not only manages ghosts, but also people. Raise your head three feet, there are gods. No matter what you are doing, God is watching you. Who can stand it? Many ordinary people who thought they couldn't live any longer and were ready to rebel directly gave up.

After thousands of years, the system of ghosts and gods has become more and more huge and perfect. Originally, as the product of the psychological game between the ruling class and the bottom masses, it has gradually become a culture. Therefore, it is understandable to believe in ghosts and gods, but only as a personal belief, it does not disturb social order and does not cause trouble to others.