OCD is rituals for structure, Superstition is rituals in order to pursuade the powers that one imagines exist to look the other way in case of dealing misfortune (avoid walking under ladders, otherwise sensible advice, something might fall down) all the way up to praying to win the lottery or asking the priest to bless your land.<p>It&#x27;s all centered around rituals. At least the OCD folks have (assuming it doesn&#x27;t get out of hand) some positive benefits from their affliction.