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Illusion in the Freudian Theory of Religion: Part One
Adapted from an essay submitted March 2012 to the the Department of Religion, Carleton University ILLUSION IN THE FREUDIAN THEORY OF RELIGION Sigmund Freud’s theory of religion, as outlined in his seminal works, Totem and Taboo, Moses and Monotheism,and The Future of an Illusion, undoubtedly contributed to numerous classical and contemporary scholars pointedly labelling…
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#TBT: The Thing That Ate My Brothers (1988)
This installment of #TBT showcases two of my biggest inspirations for my childhood writings – my brothers. Whether it was a character named after one of them, or a story featuring an epic sibling adventure (like this one you’re about to read), my brothers somehow imprinted themselves into the stories in my imagination. Of course,…
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What is the Psychology of Religion?
What is the Psychology of Religion? Let’s begin by looking at definitions of both psychology and religion. Examining their historical and contemporary contexts can allow us to better understand how psychology and religion have developed to form a symbiotic relationship (even though some may contest otherwise, but that’s another post for another day). Psychology Humans have been…
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#TBT: Jack Grey’s Adventures with Dog (1986)
Last week, I posted on this blog my first Throwback Thursday (#TBT), but instead of posting old photos of myself, I’ve decided to share some writing from my childhood. This next piece I wrote when I was ten years old. It was around the time that I started getting interested in counter-cultures – even though…
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How a Christian and an Atheist Shaped the First Moon Walk
I couldn’t resist blogging about this interesting bit of trivia when I accidentally stumbled upon it this morning. Despite being too young to have been able to actually experience the excitement of human’s first walk on the moon in 1969, I’ve seen the grainy footage an untold number of times. If you happen to be…
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St. Patrick’s Day: History & Myths [VIDEO]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Every year, on March 17th, people around the world participate in a tradition of donning green clothing, parading in the streets, and partaking in eats and beverages inspired by the Emerald Isle. Considering the pious origins of St. Paddy’s Day, the celebrations are rather bodacious. Like other holidays, St. Patrick’s Day…
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The Lev Tahor Controversy in Canada
I couldn’t let an opportunity pass to comment on yet another religious controversy making headlines in my home country. If you’ve been paying attention to the news out of Canada lately, then you may have heard about a small ultra-Orthodox Jewish group, Lev Tahor, creating quite the controversy here in the Great White North. Now,…