How certain is religion the opium of the masses?

Class Moralityknow that it kicks against the bad influence of the
The Marxist defined it as the morality of thebourgeoisies. Take for example, for the fact people
proletariat (working class masses), the property-lessuse money to commit all kinds of atrocities does not
masses which according to scientific communism; Amean we should never use money again. SO,
glossary, includes "Devotion to the cause of theChristianity is not to be blamed here, and there are
working class, collectivism, mutual aid, comradelymethods, so many methods to stimulate a cordial
solidarity, hatred toward the bourgeoisies (affluentrelationship between the two classes instead of killing.
class) and toward traitors to the common cause,Even if killing and hating the bourgeoisies is a solution,
internationalism, and stoicism in struggle. Life is all about evolution and a steady "mono-social"
climax cannot exist because distinctions between
The foundation of the Marxist ethical code is theindividuals will gradually come to play and after a
inevitability of change and every aspect of man andperiod of time, bourgeoisies will evolve again. Are the
the things relating to him changes. Thus, his ideasMarxist/Leninist now saying that a continuous hatred
about morality are not left out. V.I Lenin gives anand revolution is the answer or solution to such a
idea of the communist morality as the ethics orsituation?
principles contrary to God's commandments and inThe only solution is peaceful agreements to stimulate
fact a total disbelief in Him, just because thecordial relationships. Good relationships bring about
bourgeoisies in general use the name of God for theirprosperity and even though there would still be
own selfish interest and man owning theclasses, but the gap between these classes can be
commandments to suppress the peasants.reduced and at least basic needs can be comfortably
Since a change is expected, to give the morally rightaffordable. And when this is achieved, the proletariat
(the proletariat) a good standing, the Marxist moralwill come to a better understanding about God while
view must change when all social strata arethe Bourgeoisies will change and see no need to be
eliminated to leave only on social class without asuppressive. Which formula would you go for?
tormentor (the bourgeoisies).This is very applicable to our present world of today.
Old MoralityIt seems the main oppressors are the ones carrying
Marxist/Leninists define the moral codes withthe name of God so highly. But should we say,
foundations in religious beliefs, including traditionalreligion has given then the yardstick to do so? If a
moral ideas as old morality and these codes are usedman kills, would you now say, he is allowed to do so
by the bourgeoisies to oppress. G.L Adreyev,by religion? I am still yet to see such a religion. But
classifies this morality under capitalism, where religioneven if they do exist, we should try to expand our
promotes absurd oppressive, exploitative andsenses of judgment not just to religion but as well
inhuman systems in the name of God. Nkiktapersonalities. Not everyone who calls himself a
Khrushcher states that what is good for thefollower of a particular religion truly follows it. If such
bourgeoisies is bad for the proletariat and vice versa,a person oppresses others, it is not because his
hence there is no such thing as something good inreligion said so, but because he wants to. What is the
the perfect sense.problem with the command "Thou shall not steal?"
Finally, Marx believed the Christian ethic is just aCompare who worlds in which one operates in
means by which the rich control the working classobedience to this command while the other operates
poor in which Lenin agrees with him. Religion, beentotally opposite. Which would you love to be in?
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