Question

Karl Marx called religion the "opiate of the masses.” This statement reflects his belief that religion was:

useful in a productive society.

numbing and used to mask problems.

sacred and should be protected by the government.

evil and should be illegal.

Answer 1

B numbing and used to mask problems

Step-by-step explanation:

Opiate is a drug that is used to numb the pain and is often abused to mask problems that the abuser is facing. This aligns with the quote in which Karl Marx believes religion is used as a "coping drug"