Yes, there's many in Western society as well. I'd get downvoted if I mentioned them, however. I'm sure there's also beliefs I hold that would fit this descript

Yes, there's many in Western society as well. I'd get downvoted if I mentioned them, however. I'm sure there's also beliefs I hold that would fit this description as well, though I try to be as open-minded as possible and willing to let go beliefs that don't stand up to scrutiny. I've definitely changed my mind on many things over the years as I learn more. Some beliefs are hard to disprove. But some are trivial. But if someone wants to sell me a charm that makes them stab-proof, I'm not paying until I see it in action. You don't need to be a scientist to think of an experiment that determines if it works.