(1) Review Chapter 1 of your class book and the Chapter 1 PowerPoint.
(2) Watch the video: Is Religion the Opium of the People?
Instructions: On a Microsoft Word document, write a short essay addressing the following:
Social conflict theorist, Karl Marx believed “religion is the opium of the people.” What is Marx claiming about religion and society through his political philosophy? Review the video if you need to!
Do you feel that religion is an oppressive social force (as Marx argues) or something that’s useful to encourage positive social change (as explored in the video)? Please explain your response.
Assignment details:
Your writing should be (200 – 300) words in length.
Organize your writing, be mindful of proper sentence structure, and run a spell check before submitting your assignment.
ReligionForBreakfast. (2016, January 12). What is Religion? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5KHDR8jdbA
ReligionForBreakfast. (2017, December 11). Is Coca-Cola a Religion? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTVC2uVGEL0
ReligionForBreakfast. (2016, April 26). Is Religion the Opium of the People? [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHxiMNvdWdA
no outside sources just the YouTube videos with the power points I have included. please
please nk outside sources just the one I gave you thank you