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Actually, the phrase is "religion is the opiate of the masses", a popular Karl Marx observation. This could be taken as truth to those who are particularly cynical about religion, faith, and the power these facets hold over most human societies. Many people see religion as a drug or sorts because of the way it captures people and in many cases changes their behavior. For example, if a person is a criminal and ends up in prison, they may have a religious experience and upon release may be "a different person" because their values and mores have changed drastically.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoReligion may or may not be the opiate of the people. There are many who would argue that religion is not the opiate of the people. These are generally people of faith, individuals who believe. And there are those who believe that people with religious tendencies are "out of touch" with what is going on around them and/or are seeking a form of escape from reality.
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∙ 11y agoKarl Marx.
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What did Karl Marx call religion?
"The opium of the people".
Religious ideology of marxism?
Karl Marx and his followers called religion the "opium of the people." He concluded religion is used by the upper class to give false hope to the lower class.
What constitutes a free society?
i believe freedom of speech and freedom of religion constitute a free society . ;) :D
How did the outcome of the opium war change relations between china and imperial European nations?
Okay, well the opium wars did not help China's economy at all and the opium was still being trade. In 1899 the United States. declares the open door policy to China which means China has to open the door to every merchants in all nations
What kind of problems did opium cause in china?
The opium war mainly began because of the British and China having an opium trade for tea. The British would get there tea if China got there opium. but the cause of the war was that china wouldn't accept opium anymore, and the british wern't okay with that.
Why is religion referred to as the opium of the society?
Opium kills pain. Many religious people use religion as a drug to take away the pain of an unjust society.Opium also makes one dreamy and complacent--if one is happy on their drug, they don't want to make the needed changes in society.
What effect did the opium war have on china?
The Opium wars ruined the Chinese functioning society
What did Karl Marx call religion?
"The opium of the people".
What does religion is the pium of the people mean?
You mean "opium of the people". Opium is a narcotic. It make people less analytical.
What is the opium of the masses?
The phrase "opium of the masses" was coined by Karl Marx to describe religion as a tool used by the ruling class to keep the working class passive and content with their oppressed conditions. It suggests that religion can be used to distract and pacify people, preventing them from seeking social change.
How far can religion control society?
Religion is a very important and integral part of Society. Without religion there is no Society
What religion was society formed upon?
The earliest religion in society was animism.
What is the significance of religion to the society?
A society without religion will be a ship in the ocean without compass and rudder.
When was The British Society for the Philosophy of Religion created?
The British Society for the Philosophy of Religion was created in 1993.
When was Society for the Scientific Study of Religion created?
Society for the Scientific Study of Religion was created in 1949.
When was International Society for the Sociology of Religion created?
International Society for the Sociology of Religion was created in 1989.
What are the conflict in silas marner?
Silas vs. Silas; he isolates himself. Godfrey vs. Godfrey; he needs to man up. Dunstan vs. Godfrey; Dunstan is a jerk. Silas vs. Society; he is no longer part of society, nor their religion. **Godfrey vs. Society (Not really a conflict) He wants to marry Nancy but he's married to Molly, the opium addict.
