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How does Marx describe religion in his ideal society?
How does Marx describe religion in his ideal society?
- A way to bring true happiness and fulfillment to individuals.
- A means to enhance productivity and efficiency.
- A solution to class struggle and exploitation.
- An opiate that dulls the pain of oppression without solving the problem. (correct)
What does Marx believe is the role of religion in society?
What does Marx believe is the role of religion in society?
- It is a means to control the forces of production.
- It promotes individual fulfillment and destiny control.
- It encourages social classes to work together for common good.
- It serves as a tool to ease the pain produced by exploitation and oppression. (correct)
What is the significance of the phrase 'Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature' in Marx's ideology?
What is the significance of the phrase 'Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature' in Marx's ideology?
- It suggests that religion stems from the suffering of the oppressed. (correct)
- It emphasizes the role of religion in fulfilling human destinies.
- It indicates religion's power to bring happiness to all classes.
- It highlights how religion benefits the ruling class.
Why does Marx believe that religion exists in society?
Why does Marx believe that religion exists in society?
How does Marx characterize religion's impact on its adherents?
How does Marx characterize religion's impact on its adherents?
What role does Marx attribute to most religious movements according to the text?
What role does Marx attribute to most religious movements according to the text?
What is one way that religion can make life on earth more bearable for oppressed classes?
What is one way that religion can make life on earth more bearable for oppressed classes?
Which biblical quotation reflects the idea that virtue in suffering from poverty will be rewarded?
Which biblical quotation reflects the idea that virtue in suffering from poverty will be rewarded?
How does religion often justify the social order according to the text?
How does religion often justify the social order according to the text?
In what way can religion help those at the bottom of the social stratification system to accept their situation?
In what way can religion help those at the bottom of the social stratification system to accept their situation?
What is one way that religion can make present life more acceptable?
What is one way that religion can make present life more acceptable?
According to Engels, what was Christianity originally a movement of?
According to Engels, what was Christianity originally a movement of?
