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Superstition is a belief in supernatural causality: that one event leads to the cause of another without any physical process linking the two events[citation needed]; a false conception of causality that contradicts natural science (e.g. astrology, omens, witchcraft, etc)[citation needed].
Opposition to superstition was a central concern of the intellectuals during the 18th century Age of Enlightenment. The philosophes at that time ridiculed any belief in miracles, revelation, magic, or the supernatural, as "superstition," and typically included as well much of Christian doctrine.
The word is often used pejoratively to refer to religious practices (e.g., Voodoo) other than the one prevailing in a given society (e.g., Christianity in western culture), although the prevailing religion may contain just as many supernatural beliefs[citation needed]. It is also commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, prophecy and spiritual beings, particularly the belief that future events can be foretold by specific unrelated prior events[citation needed].
Stevland Hardaway Morris (born May 13, 1950 as Stevland Hardaway Judkins), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, a child prodigy who developed into one of the most creative musical figures of the late 20th century. Blind since shortly after birth, Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of eleven, and continues to perform and record for Motown to this day.
Among Wonder's best known works are singles such as "Superstition", "Sir Duke", "I Wish" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You". Well known albums also include Talking Book, Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life. He has recorded more than thirty U.S. top ten hits and received twenty-two Grammy Awards, the most ever awarded to a male solo artist. Wonder is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a holiday in the United States. In 2009, Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 2008, Billboard magazine released a list of the Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists to celebrate the US singles chart's fiftieth anniversary, with Wonder at number five.
Actors: Terry Jernigan (actor), Kera O'Bryon (actress), John Kearns Jr. (producer), Eric Holloway (actor), Matt Gates (composer), Danny Carrales (writer), Danny Carrales (producer), Danny Carrales (director), Barry Ellenberger (actor), MaryBeth Hampton (miscellaneous crew), Marc A. Hutchins (actor), MaryBeth Hampton (actress), Daniel Kruse (producer), Daniel Kruse (actor), Bruce Carey (actor),
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy,I get feeling, I'm not alone
I get feeling, it's someone I don't know
Do you ever have strange sensation
When you're standing mighty tall
To jump from seventeen floors
And crash into free fall?
But then fear, fear, fear takes control
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Imagine two complete strangers
Who suspect they were meant to be
Both in need of love and affection
Yet their suspicions prevent something heavenly
Fear, fear, fear takes control
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Aware of what will hurt you
You're prepared to remain this way
So sad yet safe with your afflictions
Afraid to start a brand new day
We all get the strangest feeling
When we're standing mighty tall
To jump from seventeen floors
And crash into free fall
But then fear, fear, fear carries all
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Fear, fear, fear takes its toll
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Aware of what will hurt you
You're prepared to remain this way
So sad yet safe with your afflictions
Afraid to start a brand new day