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mpobi80

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Marx saw religion as:
 
  a. a social organization fostering comfort and individual satisfaction.
  b. a source of change, constantly challenging the status quo of society.
  c. a belief system that serves to keep the downtrodden and poor from revolting.
  d. the consequence of capitalism and exploitation.

Question 2

In Durkheim's view, the major function of religion for society is that religion:
 
  a. provides individuals with a source of comfort and satisfaction.
  b. provides individuals with answers to life's uncertainties.
  c. counterbalances the tendencies for individuals to be nonconformists.
  d. reinforces the traditions of society, giving traditions a sacred or moral imperative.


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kaillie

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

d


mpobi80

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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