Please leave your thoughts about Freud’s interpretation of the 3rd dream on your handout. Do you agree with Freud’s interpretation, or do you have an alternative interpretation.
Also, leave questions or comments about The Future of an Illusion here.
The quiz Tuesday on Batson readings will be drawn from the study questions. If you have any questions about this material you can send it here
What is similar or different about reports of sightings of Bigfoot and Mary? How do you react to both kinds of reports?
Please leave your thoughts about how social psychological theory might be used to explain the origins of Christianity, i.e., the folowers of Jesus responded to the disappointment of his crucifixion by and intensification of their beliefs about him, transforming a tragedy into victory, by saying that the crucifixion was the necessary means for humanity’s salvation.
If this theory is true, what implications might that have for Christianity?
If you were a psychologist investigating all aspects of the story, what questions would you want to ask about Audrey, her family, the pilgrims who came to visit her, her doctors, church officials or anyone else?
Please leave a brief comment about yourself and your interest in the area of Religion & Psychology.