Religion as ideology

• • Religion distorts perceptions of reality to benefit the ruling class
  • The class that controls the economic base also controls production and distribution of ideas
  • Religion used as a weapon to justify inequality and suffering
  • Creates a false consciousness - a distorted view of reality so as to prevent revolution
  • Lenin ,,Religion is a spiritual Gin, creating a mystical fog’’
  • Makes the ruling class’ position appear divinely ordained