Having played college baseball, I've witnessed a few ridiculous superstitions. It's funny how guys could wear the same socks without washing them for weeks on end believing that was what ensured their hitting streak would continue. I don't know if it worked or not, but I know how it smelled!
The idea of verifiable truth, recognizable beauty, and affirmable goodness were foundational pillars to having meaning and purpose in life. The reality is we all believe things to be true, see certain actions as good, and recognize the beauty around us.
Preacher on the Run... 