Part one of term paper
Many different scientists, philosophers, and thinkers of all kinds through out the centuries have pondered the question, "Where do we come from?" and "Why do we believe in religion?." Most have suggested that religion is a way for people to feel more secure in the universe and be at ease with the concepts of creation. Yet for some like Willia ...

Part two of term paper
... the unknown. Based on Freud's theory that religion was only a safe haven for what was unknown, he thought that as humans began to get a greater knowledge of the universe and gain greater physical and mental security that religion would become less necessary in our lives. Another psychologist, William R. James, developed his theory on religion through the study of psychology. First as a student of arts, then a student of medicine, finally James came to his studies of psychology after realizing the ...