Study Questions for excerpts from The Dynamics of Faith (Paul Tillich):
1. How does Tillich define religion or faith? What do you think he means by that phrase?
2. In what ways are promises and demands key elements of religion / ultimate concern according to Tillich?
3. What does Tillich mean by idolatrous faith? What is existential disappointment, and how is it related to idolatrous faith?
4. Many would say that true faith leaves no room for doubt. However, Tillich asserts that doubt (and risk and courage) are key elements of faith. How does he say doubt and risk play a key role in faith?
Study Questions for The Complete Introductory Lectures... (Sigmund Freud):
1. According to Freud, what are the main functions of religion for those who hold a religious world-view?
2. How does Freud say people develop their belief in a God? In other words, from where does the idea of "God" come, according to Freud?
3. Freud asserts that the scientific world-view is already demolishing the religious world-view. What specific examples does Freud offer to show that the scientific world-view is demolishing the religious world-view?