Marxism and religion

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Mind Map on Marxism and religion, created by amelia.whitehorn on 07/05/2016.
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Marxism and religion
  1. Ruling class perspective
    1. Deeply critical of religion
      1. 'Religion creates a dream world' - not a good real life
        1. Religion legitimises social order and social positioning - poverty is a consequence of sin
          1. Religion distorts reality and creates false class consciousness
            1. Religion causes conflict
              1. Gives people relief from life - prevents rejection of class position
                1. Religion=patriarchal - reflects wider society- legitimises inequality
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