Karl Marx's view of religion

Which of the following is NOT an example of a religious belief that supports Ruling Class ideology?

• The meek shall inherit the earth

• Let every soul be subject to the higher powers

• Obey them that have the rule over you

• Religion is a sign of the oppressed

According to Marx, how does religion motivate the WC to work hard despite believing they would never have the privilege and wealth of the RC?

• By making them fearful of God's wrath

• By promising a reward in the afterlife

• By threatening them with excommunication

What do you think Marx meant when he said 'religion is the opium of the masses'?

• Religion is illegal

• Religion is addictive

• Religion distorts reality

• Religion makes you high

What did Marx mean when he said religion is a 'conservative' force?

• Religion is a political institution

• Religion is followed by the Tories

• Religion challenges social inequality

• Religion prevents social change

Why did Marx argue that the hope of a WC revolution would be impossible whilst the WC followed religion?

• Because religion disguises the need for a revolution

• Because religion makes the life of the WC better

• Because the presence of a religion means that there is no need for a religion

• Because the RC control religion and the WC

Which of these is NOT a criticism of Marx's view of religion?

• He ignores the positive functions of religion

• He underestimates the collectivistic nature of religion

• He does not recognise the ideological nature of religion

• He only focuses on religion in Western society