Question

Discuss religion according to comte,marx,weber,durkheim hinduism 1

Answer 1

karl marx argues that religion is an ideological tool used by capitalist to stupify people.religion ehances loyalty and obedience of an individual which will benefit the capitalist through obedient and passive workers.he argues that the capitalists control religion by holding influencial positions. capitalists ideologies such as the need to work hard creates competition hence creating a huge market for them.Comte believes that a religion should have firm scientific foundation.he advocated for a religion which will be scientific based to enhance marolity iethe religion of humanity.Emile Durkheim believes that religion serves the whole society.he says religion brings peace, solidarity and unity. thruogh religious teachings people learn thier culture, socialized and expectations of them by society.he argues that religion expresses our collective conscience.Max weber argues that religion brought capitalism with an example of Calvinism religion which encouraged success.he agrees with Marx that religion stupifies people. he also agree with marx that religion enforces and perpetuates human suffering and oppression. weber agree with the functionalists  that religion suppress cohension .