Jeremy Used to Be Religious,but After He Spent a Summer

question 16

Multiple Choice

Jeremy used to be religious,but after he spent a summer doing antipoverty advocacy work in New Orleans,he became an atheist.He says,"I agree with Karl Marx! Religion really is the opium of the masses." Which of the following statements reflects Jeremy's agreement with Marx?

• A) Some people can become hooked on religion like others become addicted to drugs such as opium.
• B) Some people sell religion to others like a commodity or a drug.
• C) Religion entices people with promises of the afterlife; as a result,they are willing to sacrifice their present lives to bring about social change.
• D) Religion pacifies people with promises of rewards in the afterlife; therefore,they do not challenge the subjugating,exploitative,and alienating social conditions in this life.

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