According to Marx, what was the primary function of religion?

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Encourage individuals to better their circumstancesMaintain the oppression of the working classProvide a way to cope with life's challengesOffer a path to eternal lifeInspire moral behavior

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Marx argued that religion served as a tool to uphold the exploitation of the masses by justifying their suffering and preventing them from challenging the existing social order.

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According to Marx, what was the primary function of religion?

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