Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Religion prevents social unrest by keeping the poor obedient.
- In plain terms
- Religion stops the poor from killing the rich.
- What can you take from it?
- Religion acts as a tool for social control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does religion only serve power?
- What truly keeps peace in society?
Another view
It reduces faith solely to a tool of oppression.
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