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CLEP Intro to Sociology

Category - Religious Inst

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Conflict theorists, like Karl Marx, believe religion is?

An important part of the economy
A way for oppressed people to rise up
A way for the meek to inherit the earth
A functionalist part of society
A means of class oppression

Explanation

Answer: E - Conflict theorists believe that religion is a means of class oppression. Marx felt that the wealthy encouraged the spread of religious beliefs because they soothed the masses. In Christian traditions, the biblical quote “The meek… shall inherit the earth” is used to encourage those with humble positions.

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