Citizens of Sighet initially dismiss the danger due to their deep-seated belief in their safety and the normalcy of life, as well as disbelief in the severity of the warnings about the Nazis. Many are also influenced by a sense of denial and the hope that such atrocities could not happen to them. However, their minds change dramatically when they experience the brutal reality of deportations, the imposition of anti-Semitic laws, and ultimately, the arrival of the ghettoization orders, which force them to confront the imminent threat to their lives. The gradual erosion of their freedoms and the shocking violence experienced firsthand shatter their previous sense of security.
Yes, a lot of people still believe in superstitions, despite clear and contradictory evidence (or rational explanations for the origin of a superstition).
"Despite the evidence presented, the facts are irrelevant in this case!"
No, the government is not the Illuminati, though there are those who believe the Illuminati has an effect on the government. But, there are those who believe JFK, Elvis, Tupac, and Michael Jackson are all alive, living in the basement under the White House, despite evidence to the contrary.
There is no concrete evidence to support the existence of the Loch Ness Monster. Despite various reported sightings and speculation, most experts believe that the creature is a myth or a misidentification of known animals.
A small minority of people, estimated to be less than 5%, believe that the world is flat despite overwhelming evidence that it is round. This belief is often fueled by misinformation and conspiracy theories spread online.
Delusion
They are not mutually exclusive. A lot of religious people believe in evolution, and a lot don't, despite the evidence (fossil records etc) It's a personal choice whether to be religious, and whether to believe in evolution or not. If you aren't really bothered about either, you can just not think about it.
The police arrested suspects, but they did not have any hard evidence.
People may choose to believe in ideas that go against logic and reason due to factors such as personal beliefs, emotions, biases, or social influences. These factors can cloud their judgment and lead them to reject evidence that contradicts their beliefs, resulting in illogical reasoning.
delusion
There is no evidence that Tim Burton is a Satanist, despite many rumors to the contrary.
Crystal healing is a pseudoscience that imitates geology by ascribing healing powers to crystals based on their colors and compositions. Despite lacking scientific evidence, practitioners believe that certain crystals possess energy fields that can affect a person's well-being.