Questions for Reflection:
Think carefully about each of the questions below with reference to the essay or essay it refers to; then chose ONE of the questions and write a one-page, well developed essay in response.
Freud says that religion is a universal, obsessional neurosis, which seems to imply that religious people are crazy. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
What do you think of Marx s statement that the abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is required for their real happiness. Do you think Communism, if rightly applied, could produce real happiness? Why or why not?
What is the difference between saying there is no God, and saying that God is Dead?
What effect would acceptance of the anthropic principle have on the relationship between science and religion?
In what ways did any of these articles challenge your point of view?
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Religionsgeschichtliche-Schule
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/10/1018_041018_science_religion.html
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/questionofgod/why/index.html
