Voltaire opposed established religious institutions because he
A) saw the influence of churches as a barrier to human progress.
B) believed that religion was "the opiate of the masses."
C) was a confirmed atheist.
D) was jealous of the wealth and power of the Catholic Church.
E) had been refused admission to a Jesuit school.
Answer: A
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