Religion
In reply to the discussion: Religious Belief = Mental Illness: A More Venomous Response [View all]Brettongarcia
(2,262 posts)"Harking back to Sigmund Freud, some psychologists have characterized religious beliefs as pathological, seeing religion as a malignant social force that encourages irrational thoughts and ritualistic behaviors. " http://www.apa.org/monitor/2010/12/believe.aspx
The rest of the article goes on to say some positive things about religion. However? This scholarly article does acknowledge that many psychologists "see religion as a malignant social force that encouraged irrational thoughts and ritualistic behaviors" (e.g.; Religion).
Sorry no one here apparently read this full academic reference, from an expert, with understanding; nor the biblical references either.
Is it partly my fault that many don't follow? This of course is an informal discussion on a blog; not a dissertation . I speak informally. But I'm citing the APA, for one thing.
That's how I managed to pass graduate courses in 12 different academic departments, in the course of my interdisciplinary PhD.