marxism

Question 1

Marx

Answer 1

religion is the opium of the people. religion performs functions, all of which support and legitimate capitalism
1-religion and ideology
2-social control
3-compensation

Question 2

Marx 1st function- religion and ideology

Answer 2

transmit ideas that benefit the ruling class seems to benefit all but doesn’t

Question 3

marx 2 religion as social control

Answer 3

little can be done to change the social order- proletariat taught there is nothing we can do to change this- its gods will
support order- reinforces prohibitions against actions that could challenge those in power

Question 4

marx 3 religion as compensation

Answer 4

as compensation-‘blessed are the poor’so accept exploitation