Discussion about religion. Prompt At the turn of the late 19th into the 20th century, many scholars in their respective fields took an interest in religion. Among them are the following figures with their own perspective of religion. Karl Marx once famously stated that in a heartless world of soulless conditions, religion was the "opiate of the masses." Sigmund Freud alluded to religion being "an illusion... that it falls in with our instinctual desires." William James believed religion to fall short of knowledge and yet one can have faith in it without having sufficient evidence (similar to crossing a dangerous ledge with faith of making it to the other side without assurance). Choose a theory from one of the following three figures which you feel most resonates with your take on religion. In a paragraph, explain his position in further detail. Then, write briefly on why you adopt this theory.
Discussion about religion. Prompt
At the turn of the late 19th into the 20th century, many scholars in their respective fields took an interest in religion. Among them are the following figures with their own perspective of religion.
Karl Marx once famously stated that in a heartless world of soulless conditions, religion was the "opiate of the masses."
Sigmund Freud alluded to religion being "an illusion... that it falls in with our instinctual desires."
William James believed religion to fall short of knowledge and yet one can have faith in it without having sufficient evidence (similar to crossing a dangerous ledge with faith of making it to the other side without assurance).
Choose a theory from one of the following three figures which you feel most resonates with your take on religion. In a paragraph, explain his position in further detail. Then, write briefly on why you adopt this theory.
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