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The Role of Religion in History – Lecture 1: Primitive Religion
Nov 1, 2023
This podcast explores the role of religion throughout history, starting with primitive religion. Topics discussed include the role of supernatural powers, magic, rituals, taboos, and the importance of myths. It also touches on faith, trust in God, morality, and taboo systems in primitive societies.
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- Religion developed as a response to uncertainty and the desire for assurance, serving as a way for primitive man to cope with the uncontrollable aspects of life.
- Magic is a pseudo-science that relies on rituals and incantations to control supernatural forces based on the association of ideas through resemblance and contiguity.
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Religion as a Response to Lack of Control and Anxiety
Primitive man turns to religion when he faces uncertainty and lacks control over certain aspects of life. Anxiety over uncontrollable events and the desire for assurance drives him towards religious rituals and beliefs.
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