According to Karl Marx:

a. religion makes humans, humans do not make religion.
b. religious doctrines justify ruling class authority, thus preventing opposition and revolt.
c. religious doctrines can be used to expose ruling class hypocrisy, thus stimulating revolt.
d. religion fails to even provide comfort to the oppressed.
e. religion can be used as an effective tool in the restructuring of society.


B

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