What did Sigmund Freud think of religion?

Answer 1

He did not believe in 'god' per say he rather spoke about him on his death bed. Stating that to his friend in a letter. Some say this 'speech' hinted on the fact he did believe in god. I believe giving a general statement about this question is better and I would recommend further research on this topic for yourself. Once you read the letter you can decide for yourself whether or not he believed in god or not

Answer 2

Sigmund Freud believed that religion was a form of wish fulfillment and a way for individuals to cope with the uncertainty and hardships of life by projecting their desires onto a higher power. He viewed religion as a product of the human psyche's need for security and comfort. Freud also saw religion as a source of conflict due to the inherent tension between individual desires and societal constraints.

Answer 3

He viewed religion as unscientific, and that it had no place in modern society.

Answer 4

He considered religion unscientific, and not needed in modern society.

Answer 5

He considered it unscientific, and felt it was no longer needed in modern times.