Marxism : Religion As Alienating

Question 1

What are the four studies for Marxist and religion

Answer 1

1. Religion as alienating
2. Religion as the “opium of people” (pt1)
   3.) religion as the “opium of people” (pt1)
   4.) social control : the characteristics of the proletariat

Question 2

What is alienation according to Marxist ?

Answer 2

When you’re disconnected from meaning and own potential as humans

Question 3

According to Marx alienating , what does he compare both to as alienating ?

Answer 3

Between the bourgeoisie and the proletariat as alienating so is the relationship between individuals and a fictional God alienating

Question 4

According to Marx: alienation how does Marx see religious gods ?

Answer 4

• Religious gods is a barrier to freedom

Question 5

How does Marx : alienating see religion ?

Answer 5

Superstructure which normalises feelings brought about the economy

Question 6

How does Marx: alienating compare capitalism to God ?

Answer 6

Capitalism stops people from gaining freedom the same way God stops you from gaining freedom

Question 7

How does Marx : alienating , how does he describe God ?

Answer 7

Imaginary God offers false hope that if we all put our trust in him that things will get better

Question 8

According to Marx: alienating because religion offers false hope what do people forget about ?

Answer 8

Forget About being free