Is Religion Just Wish-Fulfillment? The Psychoanalysis of Belief
Channel: Bridging Beliefs
Date: 2018-06-18

Some people offer 'psychological needs' for why others accept religion. This leads them to ignore religion's truth-claims, and takes the place of rational investigation. Time stamps below 👇

In such cases they can be brush-off tactics. However, the psychoanalysis of unbelief can ignore secular arguments against religion. I propose that psychoanalysis of thought is not fruitful and stunts critical investigation and therefore should be dropped.

Table of Contents:
1. 2:10 Ineffectiveness of Psychoanalysis of Belief
2. 10:26 "Meaning and Purpose"
3. 18:58 "Desire for Community"
4. 27:59 "Desire for Justice"
5. 34:41 "Fear of Death"
6. 44:48 Conclusion

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