C.G. Jung viewed psychology as a successor to theology, believing it filled the void left by religious explanations in the modern world. He argued that as traditional religious frameworks lost their influence, people turned to psychological theories for understanding and comfort regarding their existence and experiences.

This perspective is discussed in "C.G. Jung and the Sioux Traditions" by Vine Deloria Jr., where he highlights Jung's conviction that the development of psychological thought was a direct response to the inadequacies of theology in addressing contemporary human concerns and spiritual needs.