What is the difference between religion and superstition? I am sorry to ask you.

Whether religion and superstition are the same or different is not only a theoretical issue, but also a practical issue. Correctly distinguishing religion from superstition is of great significance for us to adhere to the Marxist view of religion and comprehensively and correctly implement the policy of freedom of religious belief.

We know everything, and we must pay attention to its similarity with other sports forms. But the basis of our understanding of things is its special point, that is, we should pay attention to the qualitative difference between it and other things' motion forms. Only by paying attention to this can we distinguish the essence of things. We should not only know the similarities between religion and superstition, but also know their specialities. Only in this way can we distinguish religion from superstition.

Religion and superstition are based on theism, believing in and worshiping gods or supernatural forces, which is their similarity. The early primitive religion in the history of religious development was polytheism or fetishism, which was amorphous and immature. For example, some religions have no religious doctrines, no religious organizations or even no religious names. In the whole primitive society, it is difficult to distinguish the boundaries between religion and superstition, forming a state in which religion and superstition coexist. After mankind entered the class society, stereotyped, complete and systematic religions appeared, such as Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and Taoism. Since then, superstitious activities characterized by witchcraft and exorcism have gradually separated from religion, forming a vulgar superstition of ghosts and gods. In the history of our country, some superstitious ghosts and gods existed as early as slave society, but most of them originated in feudal society. Therefore, this superstition of ghosts and gods is generally called feudal superstition.

There is a clear difference between religion and feudal superstition. Religion is a specific form of ideological belief and a world outlook. "It is a reflection of the fantasy of external forces that dominate people's daily lives in people's minds. In this kind of reflection, human power appears in the form of superhuman power. " Religion is also a kind of cultural phenomenon, which has left a rich cultural heritage in sociology fields such as philosophy, literature, art and ethics, and in natural science fields such as medicine, chemistry, astronomy and life science. Historically, religion has become an important part of cultural exchanges among people all over the world. Religion is also a social entity composed of people with the same thoughts and beliefs, that is, a social entity composed of religious ceremonies and religious organizations that are adapted to religious beliefs and feelings. Normal religious beliefs and activities, as long as they are well guided, will be conducive to social stability and national unity. Feudal superstition originated from theism, but it was not religion.

In our country, feudal superstition mainly refers to the activities of professionals who are gods, witches and superstitions, using witchcraft left over from feudal society to play tricks, deceive people and deceive people.

In dealing with religious beliefs and superstitious activities, the party and the state have always had clear policy boundaries. We will implement a policy of freedom of religious belief for major religions such as Buddhism, Taoism, Islam, Catholicism and Christianity, and protect normal religious beliefs and activities. All banned reactionary sects, gods and witches are not allowed to resume their activities. Anyone who cheats people to cheat money and harm others will be strictly banned and brought to justice. Article 99 of China's criminal law stipulates: "Whoever organizes and uses feudal superstitions and cults to carry out counter-revolutionary activities shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of more than five years; If the circumstances are minor, they shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than five years, criminal detention, control or deprivation of political rights. " Article 165 stipulates: "Shen Han and witches who use superstition to spread rumors and defraud property shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than two years, criminal detention or public surveillance; If the circumstances are serious, they shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than two years but not more than seven years. " In addition, for superstitious professionals who make a living by fortune telling, it is mainly to educate, persuade and help them make a living and earn their own living. Don't engage in such activities of deceiving people by superstition. If they don't comply, they should also be banned according to law. For the general superstitious activities of the masses, we can only adopt the method of education and guidance, improve their ideological consciousness and get rid of superstitious thoughts by popularizing scientific and cultural knowledge. (Source: China Ethnic and Religious Network)