Limitations of the marxist theory of religion

Question 1

Survival of religion in Communist countries undermine Marxist theory of religion

Answer 1

• debunks the origins of religion

Question 2

There’s also evidence that suggests that religion doesn’t always:

Answer 2

• legitimise power
• justify privilege
• inhibit social change

^these are addressed by Neo- Marxists who argue that religion doesn’t always need to be conservative