Why Was Karl Marx Critical of Religion

question 22

Multiple Choice

Why was Karl Marx critical of religion?

• A) Marx felt that religions explained existence but provided no explanations for societal advancement.
• B) Marx believed that the world's economies were mere reflections of their respective religions.
• C) Marx thought that religion influenced humans to think more in terms of philosophy instead of hard science.
• D) Marx thought that religion represented human self-alienation.

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