The Two Faces of God: Faith Between Hope and Intimidation
Published on: 28/10/2025
Can faith heal or harm? Psychologist Werner Gross examines authoritarian vs. humanistic religion and the psychology of belief.
Religion, Faith & Meaning

Can faith heal or harm? Psychologist Werner Gross examines authoritarian vs. humanistic religion and the psychology of belief.

Can religion heal — or does it harm? Psychologist Werner Gross explores the dual nature of faith: as a source of resilience, meaning, and as a risk for psychological dependency.