The Mosaic religion had been a Father religion; Christianity became a Son religion. The old God, the Father, took second place; Christ, the Son, stood in His stead, just as in those dark times every son had longed to do.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Freud views Christianity as shifting religious focus from a Father figure to a Son figure, reflecting human desires.
- In plain terms
- Christians worship a Son god instead of a Father god, matching what sons wanted historically.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious structures often mirror human psychological desires.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we project human roles onto gods?
- How does belief evolve?
Another view
This view overlooks other aspects of religious tradition and doctrine.
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