Freud's view on religion Flashcards
1
Q
What did Freud describe religion as?
A
Mass delusion: he claimed that the natural reason why people believe in God is that religion satisfies the three wishes that all humans have.
2
Q
What are Freud’s three wishes he claims all humans have?
A
- The desire for a father
- The desire for fairness
- The desire for immortality
3
Q
Why did Freud think that religion was an unhealthy cure for the problem of fear?
A
It causes people to go against their natural desires and focus on negative ideas like sin and hell.
