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WHICH FOLK CUSTOMS ARE HARMFUL, AND WHICH ARE PLEASING TO GOD: Holy Fathers Warn That We Must Know the Boundary Between Faith and Superstition
The story of this date is often associated with the Last Supper and Judas' betrayal, but Professor of the Moscow Theological Academy, Alexey Ilyich Osipov, warns that fear of 'bad omens' can lead a person astray.
TL;DR
- Ancient or widespread traditions are not inherently truthful; discernment is necessary.
- Distinguish between customs that strengthen faith and those that lead to superstition or spiritual harm.
- Holy Fathers advise against blindly following tradition, urging adherence to divine will.
- Genuine Christian tradition is rooted in the Gospel and Church teachings, not just popular custom.
- The goal is not to reject folk traditions but to transform them, embracing those that lead to God.
- Examples of potentially superstitious practices include fortune-telling and 'omens,' contrasting with faith-based customs like Krsna Slava.