Religion is comparable to a childhood neurosis.
And who said it?
2007-02-14 18:36:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No, and IDK.
2007-02-14 18:38:15 · answer #1 · answered by Timothy C 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Herr Dr. Sigmund Freud said it. And it is a bit true and a bit not.
Neuroses develop as a way to deal with anxiety, and religion, because it contains many elements of "make-believe," has the same elements of an imaginary friend or other "acting out" behavior of childhood anxiety management.
However, religion also has the capacity to give meaning and structure adult lives, and as such fulfills a different need, one more mature.
2007-02-14 18:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but whoever said it will be sorry if they die before they become a Christian. Study these scriptures and see what you think. To become a Christian:
1. HEAR - Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher?
2. BELIEVE - In Mark 16:16, Jesus said “He who believes and is baptized will be saved; but he who does not believe will be condemned.”
3. REPENT - Luke 13:3 I tell you, no; but unless you repent you will all likewise perish.
4. CONFESS CHRIST - 1 Timothy 6:12 Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
5. BE BAPTIZED - Romans 6:3-4 do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? Therefore we were buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
6. CONTINUE TO BE FAITHFUL - Jesus said in Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,' shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.”
Send me a note if you have questions. I am anxious to hear from you. Have a Great day.
Eds
2007-02-14 18:41:13 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Freud of course. At least with childhood neurosis it usually stabilizes with maturity, Unfortunately most people do not outgrow religion. I'm glad I did.
2007-02-14 18:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by knight_who_says_nii 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pete Townsend?
2007-02-14 18:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it isn't, out of the context like this, but that depends on the context, of course, and the kind of comparison, regardless of who said it.
2007-02-14 18:39:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
someone with no medical experience and someone that thinks or thought he was above anything spiritual,and probably didn't respect other peoples rights to have their own opinion
2007-02-14 18:48:50 · answer #7 · answered by purpleaura1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would disagree with this statement.
open your mind to Christianity, i think you will find that it is very real and satisfying to your heart.
God bless you friend
2007-02-14 18:40:06 · answer #8 · answered by Kenneth H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Freud. And it's true to an extent.
2007-02-14 18:40:25 · answer #9 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
bashing religion questions are getting old.......next.
2007-02-14 18:40:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
definatly not and I do not know who said it
2007-02-14 18:46:34 · answer #11 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋