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What do Marxists say about religion?
Like any other cultural activity, religion is capable of promoting political and social liberation, but it is also subject to manipulation and control by ruling classes to enforce conservatism
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MOST Marxists would say that it is none of their business to judge or comment on any individual’s sincere and deeply held religious beliefs, provided that these do not encourage prejudice, intolerance or result in harm to others.
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