Asked by Stefanie Moreno on Jun 08, 2024
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Sigmund Freud argued that what really makes belief in God irrational is that
A) God exists, but is ineffable.
B) it is too hard; very few people can successfully walk on "the narrow path."
C) the arguments for God's existence are unconvincing.
D) it is a childish illusion that gives us unwarranted and sometimes destructive attitudes and expectations toward life
Sigmund Freud
A neurologist from Austria who established psychoanalysis as a technique for addressing mental disorders through conversational interaction between the psychoanalyst and the patient.
Belief in God
Belief in God encompasses faith or conviction in the existence of a supreme deity or deities, central to many religious traditions.
Irrational
Going against the rules of reason. (Not the same as nonrational, such as when we say that worms and fish are “not rational animals.”) Only rational (that is, thinking, planning, calculating) creatures can be irrational.
- Contemplate modern criticisms of religion presented by intellectuals such as Nietzsche, Marx, and Freud.
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Laura IrwinJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
According to Freud, belief in God is irrational because it is a childish illusion that gives us unwarranted and sometimes destructive attitudes and expectations toward life. He argued that religion is a product of the human mind's attempt to deal with the fear and anxiety associated with our mortality and the uncertainties of life. Freud considered religious beliefs to be a form of wish fulfillment, providing comfort and security to believers, but ultimately hindering their ability to face reality and make rational decisions.
Learning Objectives
- Contemplate modern criticisms of religion presented by intellectuals such as Nietzsche, Marx, and Freud.