When looking at all four theorists (Frazer, Durkheim, Marx, Freud) and their theories about religion, I find myself relating to Durkheim’s theory the most. I think that he has the most believable definition compared to the other theorists. I do not believe that religion is the product of magic and that everyone will forget about religion and start to believe in just science as Frazer said because I don’t think that it’s possible for everyone to abandon religion all together. I also don’t believe in any of Freud’s theories of religion because I don’t think that religion is neurosis and I don’t believe that people have Oedipal guilt. I think that Marx’s theory can be true in some cases and that people have abused religion in order to get what they want, however I don’t believe that is the root of religion or the human condition.<\/p>\n
Durkheim makes the most sense to me because he talks most about\u00a0how religion functions to stabilize society and bring together the people of a community to share common ideas about what is “sacred.” I think that this theory is the best because it is familiar to me and I believe that it is how my religion is based.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
When looking at all four theorists (Frazer, Durkheim, Marx, Freud) and their theories about religion, I find myself relating to Durkheim’s theory the most. I think that he has the most believable definition compared to the other theorists. I do … Continue reading