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He also suggests that the crowd must be under the authority of a leader capable of inspiring fear, thus providing reassurance and structure. Freud views the child as being under the authority of parents who evoke both love and fear through protection and punishment.
He believes that humans need a supreme authoritarian figure, which is why God is often depicted as a paternal figure. The punishment associated with God's justice is considered a means of restoring order and justice, preventing the concealment of sins. The creation of God as an all-powerful and omniscient figure instills fear and discourages questioning. Freud sees religion as an illusion, a necessary human need to confront existential questions and maintain psychological balance. Belief in God provides hope, purpose, and a sense of justice in life.
According to Freud, religious ideas are illusions that satisfy humanity's oldest and strongest desires, giving meaning and purpose to human actions.
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