Christianity is able to explain the meaning of the whole of existence, from creation to the present day and into the future up to the last times. Furthermore, Christian teachings promote the good of society, laying emphasis on good morals and ethics, honesty, truth and loving one's neighbour. By contrast, superstition represents no systematic body of teaching and has no point of reference to back it up, tending to consist of a random collection of folk traditions and sayings. Rather than seeking the benefit of all in society, superstitious practices, such as ancestor worship, seances, fortune telling and divination, tend to seek the benefit of the individuals concerned, aiming to help them make more money or have success in their life. Yan also points out the differences between Christian and superstitious activities.
Christian activities are all consistent with Biblical teachings and follow a set pattern or form.
These include hymn singing, prayers, Bible readings, preaching, baptism and communion, offerings and certain special occasions such as weddings and funerals. These activities take place at set times and are led by recognized and qualified church workers, who may not force those who attend to donate any money for these services. By contrast, superstitious activities seem to have no fixed times, patterns or forms. Similarly, there are many different ways used to tell someone's fortune, such as analyzing handwriting, palm reading, astrology, divination or geomancy. Yan suspects that the collection of such donations is the primary aim of such practitioners.