2007-10-09 21:12:20 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Strictly speaking, religious thought is irrational, magical thinking. People rising from the dead is not possible, of course. But the human brain is wired for such magical thinking--most modern people are able to redirect that magical need into artistic or creative efforts. But I don't think religion is, in and of itself, insane.
It can become an all-consuming obsession, however. But so can romantic love. When that happens, the dysfunction is in the person's psyche and behavior, and not actually in the religion or loved one.
Of course, hyper-religious thought is often a symptom of psychosis or schizophrenia. Many of the mystics of the past would today be considered mentally ill.
2007-10-09 21:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by A Plague on your houses 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion is something and Psycological problem is something.A direct relation cannot be established until the person is closely observed.Depression is a psycological problem but if the reason is based on some unwordly material,eg,on TRUTH,can have a relation.Close monitoring is needed.
2007-10-09 21:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by ashish c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is taught and some people involved in a culled religion can cause deep psychological problems and abuse to many people.
People can also hide a psychological using religion or a belief as well. Not all people who believe in a chosen religion as a way of life are mentally challenged with psychological problems. So my answer to your question would be no.
2007-10-09 21:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a telephone counsellor for almost ten years in the 90s.
There were many calls from people who had been brainwashed into believing they were going to hell if they didn't conform to the doctrine of the breed of xianity they were ‘in’.
I know that psychologists walk a fine line between telling their clients there are no invisible beings but it's okay to 'worship god'.
I know that if anyone lives in the 'knowledge' that 'god' sees everything you say, think and do, 24/7, and you imagine that he is constantly threatening you with hell if you don't suck up to him, you are gonna be paranoid.
Psychiatrists and psychologists make good money from delusional xians.
Hey, and so do the scammers who say the delusions are true.
Everyone wins except the mark.
LOLz
Robert M. Pirsig: When one person suffers from a delusion, it is called insanity. When many people suffer from a delusion it is called Religion.
2007-10-09 21:32:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-21 21:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by blide 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religious belief is a psychology problem
2007-10-09 21:29:48 · answer #6 · answered by cananddo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would guess there is a mostly negative correlation. many religious people who are depressed might blame some of it on their faith. people with psychological issues usually aren't delusional. but the ones that are might have some weird views on god. lol.
2007-10-09 21:22:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Religion can be a vehicle of either instability, or stability.
It would depend on the person, and which religion.
2007-10-09 21:16:10 · answer #8 · answered by Christian Sinner 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you're in a religion that doesn't give you any satisfaction, then there MIGHT be a relationship. If you're happy with your path, then probably not.
2007-10-09 21:24:54 · answer #9 · answered by Miribile 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Jesus was a psychologist(counselor). every time he spoke life in people's life's.
and the bible is my biggest psychologist, because it's my comforter and direction.
I'm a psychologist myself and i think psychologist should make the word of god knows in their hearts
now the bible(religion) and psychology are both meant to help people with their needs emotionally, spiritually or physically.
but there are things that psychologists agree with that are against the word of god.
2007-10-09 21:28:55 · answer #10 · answered by doctor 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋