Marxist View Of Religion

Question 1

Marxists view of religion

Answer 1

1. Religion is opiate of the masses
2. The ruling class use religion to control the the working class
3. Althusser argues religion is ideological state apparatus

Question 2

Proof for Marxist View Of Religion

Answer 2

1. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth = Marxists say they on their being rewards for forbearance, hard work and meekness

Question 3

Evaluating Marxists views

Answer 3

1. In many Western democracies religion has no Power at all
2. Too deterministic assumes or working class people will be manipulated by religion
3. Religion can be positive

Question 4

Feminst view on religion

Answer 4

1. Religion can promote the patriarchy through religious scriptures and the power structure.
2. Many religions use women as temptress who distract men from the serious businesses of worship.
3. Religious texts are full of male gods

Question 5

Examples of patriarchy in religion

Answer 5

1. Religious organisations separate men and women
2. In many religions both menstruation and pregnancy and treated as impure like women who menstruating are not allowed to touch the Koran.
   3.the pope can only be a man

Question 6

Evaluating femminst views.

Answer 6

1. Religion is always sexist and patriarchal many women chose to wear a veil as it can be empowering and women can escape the male gaze.
2. Religion has become more female dominated in Western democracies