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@Lisa D. Marx looked at religion through a historical materialist perspective. Now, admittedly, there is a lot more about how Marxists look at religion than how Marx looks at religion.


For Marx, religion was both positive and negative. It was a way for people to cope with the unbearable weight of the world. It gave support through spiritual guidance. But he also saw religion as affected by social and economic conditions, and, like other institutions, was being used by the ruling class to maintain their dominance.


Marxists after Marx have expounded on the role of religion in society. Historical materialism dictates that religion, and religious institutions, evolve based on the control of the means of production by one class. In feudal Europe, the Catholic Church held supreme sway because of its temporal control of land, as well as its theology being beneficial to the ruling monarchy.. The Divine Right of Kings derives from Catholicism, for example. Teachings such as "blessed are the poor" instill meekness and a fatalistic viewpoint in the people, teaching them to accept their lot in life.


Today, Marxists have differing views on religion. Some people follow the example of Lenin, Mao, and most leaders of socialist states and disavow religion as a tool of the bourgeois. Some people, like Christian liberation theologists, disagree. Marx and Engels themselves, in the Communist Manifesto, say that nothing is easier than to give Christianity a socialist tinge. In liberation theology, religion and materialism aren't mutually exclusive. They see the problem as the religious institution. A socialist religious institution would be one that serves the people and not the ruling class.




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Mahrai Ziller

“At the time”? (7:50) As a Brit (and as a Mancunian - resident of Manchester - with a huge passion for the history of my city), I can tell you that we are still dealing with both the hold of large landowners on our parliament today.
Why do you think the House of Lords still exists as an unelected house, and how even the commons is dominated by aristocratic or pro-aristocratic forces.

And as a minor point, it wasn’t the police who fired.
The police didn’t exist yet at the time of Peterloo.
It was the troops.

Also, the reason it was called “The Peterloo Massacre” is to do with Waterloo, but it’s because the Prime Minister at the time was the duke of Wellington - the self same hero of Waterloo.
I really think that should have been mentioned quickly to give context to what went on.

But also, yeah as always great vid. Got most of it across both succinctly and in an entertaining way ❤️



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Todd Crabtree

It's always good when John Green hosts/teaches a history course on Crash Course, but thanks a ton for your message at the end about the importance of education and critical thinking.

Noah Kugler

That felt much more like an older crash course and I really liked it. Funny bits, sarcasm, a whats that to Stan, really well done. I know that this is European history and John has always talked about how bored he is of European history but this episode was really good.

antonia

Amazing episode as always! Well said, John, education is truly our most important defense! ;)

ElLorenzoMagnifico

Great video and I know this is NOT the main focus, but I feel the need to clarify that while Bolivar looked up to Napoleon in his younger years, throughout the thermidorian reaction and during his reign as consul, he later called him a traitor to the revolution when he declared himself emperor. Alright I'm done. Cheers/

1000 subs with no vids?

Well not really if you think about it. He was defeated by a coalition of his enemies after the failed invasion of Russia which in part because of snow.

Also, if you think bolivar is better at least snow wasn’t really common in South America.

Carmen B

Yeah, if you watch the previous video, you may get the idea. Bolívar was great.

Will H

Watching these reminds me of History class (obviously one of my favorite classes) when I was in high school, thanks so much John.

Sir Thanksalot

I guess we're not the only ones, but you forgot the low countries! :)
The Austrian (Southern) Netherlands and Northern Netherlands (United Provinces) were conquered as the first nations by the French in 1795. After their defeat 20 years later, they were united only to fall apart again 15 years later into modern day Belgium and the Netherlands. And it all started with inspiration by the French revolts of 1830.

Frаnк

Marx' quote about religion being the opiate of the masses is often taken out of context. He meant that religion provides comfort to people, regardless of whether it's true or not.

Melon Lord

And it's used to make people numb to the pain of their society with proises, that their next life will be better, as long as they do what they are told now.

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