What Was Marx Criticizing When He Said That Religion Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

What was Marx criticizing when he said that religion is "the opiate of the masses"?

• A) the way religion defines what is sacred and what is profane
• B) the way religion increases anomie among the working class
• C) the use of religion by the ruling class to oppress the working class
• D) the way individuals use religion to support their actions

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Definitions:

Effective Communication

The exchange of information in a way that is clearly understood by all parties involved.

Fundamental Barriers

Core obstacles that impede progress, often requiring significant effort or change to overcome.

Noise

Unwanted or distracting sounds, or in communication and information theory, extraneous signals that interfere with the transmission of information.

Communication Process

The series of steps through which information is transmitted and received between communicators.