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6. What did Marx mean when he described religion as an ‘opium’?
- It dulls the pain of exploitation
- It promises enlightenment
- It encourages irresponsibility
7. Which Marxist rejects the notion of alienation as unscientific?
8. How did religion legitimise privilege and power in the 16th century?
- The church claimed the king was chosen by God
- The king was believed to be God’s representative on earth and any disobedience would be seen as sinful
- The king would execute anyone he wanted with the excuse that God told him to
9. What do Neo-Marxists say about religion?
- Certain religions can assist the development of class consciousness
- All religions contribute to the class divide
- The only good religion is civil religion
10. What is alienation?
- Being exiled by society and labelled an outcast
- Becoming separated from or losing control over something that one has produced or created
- Becoming separated from the rest of society
11. What is the Hindu Caste system?
- A belief in the need for equality and togetherness
- A system of social stratification based on ascribed status
- A top-down religion