Religion as a product of our mind Flashcards
1
Q
Reductive
A
Religious belief is a product/function of the human mind. Causes people to perform meaningless religious rituals, which have no basis in reality.
2
Q
Non-reductive
A
Religious belief is the result of a genuine revelation, religious experience and enlightenment.
3
Q
What did Freud believe religion is?
A
An illusion derived from human wishes to satisfy basic longings and desires.
4
Q
How does religion limit us?
A
Stops us thinking critically and rationally
5
Q
What did Freud believe religion was designed for?
A
It is a wishful thinking designed too reduce inner psychological turmoil.
