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Superstitions

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The question

Is it ok to ask God for protection from such things, i.e., if someone is not sure if such things are true or not and so prays to God just in case?

The answer

Yes. Until you feel more comfortable that these superstitions mean nothing and are harmless, ask God to not only protect you, but to rid you of these irrational thoughts.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind (2 Timothy 1:7).

Answered by His Eminence Metropolitan Youssef (opens in a new tab)

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