Ep.56 - Basic Distraction - Pt.10: Isn't Faith just Wishful Thinking?

There re those who think that possessing faith is little more than wishful thinking. A nice, hopeful, positive thought to a reality very unlike what it represents. If wishful thinking amounts to little more than the imagining of unlikely events, of things that might possibly one day happen; thinking founded on no objective truth, historical accuracy or experiential reality; then the whole of Christendom is little more than an elaborate, well orchestrated, deftly executed scam! In this weeks episode Pete and the Curious team examine the idea touted by Sigmund Freud of God being little more than an ‘infantile neurosis’! A father figure created by those seeking to alleviate the fears and disappointments of real life. The team debate this idea as well as reflecting on the objective foundation of a real world faith.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Send your questions or thoughts to: theologyforthecurious@gmail.com<br/><br/>Support us on Instagram @theologyforthecurious