He said it was an illusion based upon an infantile emotional need for a powerful, supernatural "pater familias".
Freud considered religion unscientific, and not needed in modern society.
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Religion. He considered it unscientific.
Freud
He considered religion to be unscientific, and not needed in modern society.
Freud believed that religion emerges as a psychological response to human needs for comfort, security, and guidance. He considered religion to be a form of wish fulfillment, where believers project their desires for protection and meaning onto a higher power or deity. Freud viewed religion as a collective illusion that serves as a defense mechanism against existential anxieties and the harsh realities of life.
Some weaknesses in Freud's definition of religion include his overemphasis on religion as a collective neurosis or illusion, which may overlook the significant positive aspects of religion for individuals and societies. Additionally, Freud's reductionist view of religion as solely stemming from psychological and emotional needs neglects the complexity of religious beliefs and practices influenced by cultural, social, and historical factors. Furthermore, Freud's theory lacks empirical evidence and relies heavily on psychoanalytic interpretations that may not be universally applicable to all religious experiences.
Gregory Kaplan has written: 'Disciplining Freud on religion' -- subject(s): Psychoanalysis and religion
No. He considered it unscientific, and not needed in modern society.
Religion is based on gods and the origin of all gods resides in the myths of their origin and influence.
a form of wish fulfillment and a product of individuals' desires for protection, love, and guidance, stemming from childhood experiences and unconscious desires. Freud believed that religion serves as a way for individuals to cope with the anxieties and uncertainties of life.
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