Author Question: Marx saw religion as: a. a social organization fostering comfort and individual satisfaction. ... (Read 88 times)

mpobi80 · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

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.