Freud in his writings suggests that religion is an “illusion”. This is not a typical deception of something, but rather a misunderstanding of religion. Additionally, Freud offers a whole new look at religion and its construction of civilization. He further provides his own evidence, while suggesting a psychoanalytic approach to religion. On numerous occasions, Freud referred to his own psychological ideas about development, including a child's transition to adult development. Freud takes this into account, a successful developmental transition from a child to a functioning adult in "reality" is necessary, otherwise it leads to anxiety. This level of anxiety comes from “instinctive prohibitions” that turn into state repression, provoked by religion. Freud mentions: "This is due to the fact that many instinctual demands which will subsequently be unusable cannot be suppressed by the rational functioning of the child's intellect", implying that we are tamed by acts of repression , behind which the motive of anxiety is hidden. Taking the commandment “thou shalt not kill” as an example, Freud explains if the only reason you must not kill your neighbor is because God has “forbidden” it and will punish you severely for it… when you learn that he there is no God and you do not have to fear His punishment, you will certainly kill your neighbor without hesitation (Freud, 1972, p. 39). Moreover, people with these "childhood neuroses" can be overcome as they grow up, and what is not overcome can be overcome. clarified thanks to “psychoanalytic” treatment. Freud mentions: “This is firmly based on the psychological discovery that man is endowed with the most varied instinctual dispositions, the ultimate course of which is determined by early childhood experiences” (Freud, 1972, p. 9). There...... middle of paper ......ef in "life after death", nevertheless people of these religions are neglected. Freud further presents allusions to his own psycho-developmental theories based on psychoanalysis, more concerned with the child-parent relationship, fear of the father, unconsciousness, dreams, etc. He further mentions the "ego" which is the self, as well as detachment from the soul, implying that death is not the end, again suggesting "life after death". I will, however, agree with Freud that “ignorance is ignorance,” and ironically, Freud recognizes a higher power, but mocks God as an “insubstantial shadow.” ReferenceFreud, S. (1927). The future of an illusion. The Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, Volume XXI (1927-1931): The Future of an Illusion, Civilization and Its Discontents, and Other Works, 1-56.