Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:

• Textbook: Chapter 1
• Lesson
• Minimum of 1 scholarly source

Initial Post Instructions
Choose one of the following psychological views of religion: Freud, James, or Jung. Briefly describe this theory. Defend this theory as an explanation as to the origin of religions.

Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least two peers or one peer and the instructor. Respond to one peer who chose a view different from the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.

Writing Requirements

• Minimum of 3 posts
• Initial Post Length: 200-300 words
• APA format for in-text citations and list of references

SOLUTION  

Option 1 – Freud

According to Freud’s psychoanalytic viewpoint, religion is the unconscious mind’s craving towards fulfilling wishes. Freud argued that individuals chose to believe in God, who symbolizes a dominant father-figure, because they desire to feel comfortable and free themselves of personal feeling of guilt (Armstrong, 1999). The theory is the best explanation of the origin of religion because Freud takes a multifaceted perspective about the role of religion…please click the purchase button below to access the entire solution at $5