Why do feudal superstitions prevail in rural areas?

First of all, China experienced a long feudal period in history. As a traditional cultural thought, feudal superstition was deliberately propagated by the rulers in order to maintain their own rule. The negative part of feudal superstition had a wide and far-reaching influence among the masses, especially in rural areas. This profound historical origin caused the root of feudal superstition.

Second, farmers generally lack scientific knowledge, so they can't form a correct world outlook. Farmers who are dominated by feudal superstitions cannot correctly distinguish the boundaries between customs and feudal superstitions. What is religious belief and what is feudal superstition? They can't distinguish those who lack scientific knowledge, and some rural cadres assigned to work in the local area can't distinguish them. In addition, superstitious activities often penetrate into old customs. Therefore, some rural cadres cannot effectively resist feudal superstitious activities in rural areas. The propaganda and education to resist feudal superstition and change customs lacks persistence and implementation conditions, which makes the spread and preservation of feudal superstition in rural areas have an opportunity.