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:

Activity Changes

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Variable To Fixed Costs

The process of converting costs that vary with production volumes into costs that remain constant regardless of volume.

Direct Labor

Workers or employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services, whose labor can be easily traced to the product.

Committed Fixed Costs

Long-term fixed costs that cannot be easily altered in the short term, such as leases, depreciation on equipment, and salaries of permanent employees.