Question

Karl Marx says "Christianity preaches cowardice, self-contempt, submissiveness and humbleness to the proletariat". What does it imply about his understanding of religion in a capitalist society?

• A. Religion shaped the economic structure wherein the proletariat found themselves dominated
• B. Religion shaped the economic structure because of which proletariat accepted the domination by the Bourgeoisie
• C. Religion is an instrument used by only economically dominant to oppress the proletariat
• D. Religion is an instrument used by the economically and politically dominant to oppress the proletariat

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Religion is an instrument used by the economically and politically dominant to oppress the proletariat

Answer 2

The correct option is (D): Religion is an instrument used by the economically and politically dominant to oppress the proletariat