Practice - Karl Marx's Conflict Theory
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Practice Questions
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What does Karl Marx mean by 'opium of the people'?
💡 Hint: Think about how opiates affect feelings of discomfort.
Name a key function of religion according to Marx.
💡 Hint: Consider how beliefs are used in society.
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What term describes Marx's view that religion distracts from societal issues?
💡 Hint: Recall the famous phrase used by Marx.
True or False: Marx believed that religion primarily served the interests of the working class.
💡 Hint: Consider whose power is reinforced by religious ideologies.
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Analyze how Marx's conflict theory might apply to modern religious movements that advocate for social justice.
💡 Hint: Consider both sides of a social justice argument.
Evaluate the impact of secularism on Marx's theory of religion as an opiate for the masses.
💡 Hint: What happens in societies that become more secular?
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