Is Religion the Opium of the People?

Karl Marx famously said, "Religion is the opium of the people." But what did he mean by this?Patreon: www.patreon.com/religionforbreakfastTwitter: @andrewmarkhenryFacebook: www.facebook.com/religionforbreakfastBlog: www.religionforbreakfast.comMusic: Kevin MacLeod. www.incompetech.comSpecial Thanks to Our Patreon Supporters!:Brian B.John M.Alex B.Cain D.MannyMark H.Dan D.Photo Attributions:East Bengal smokers: http://www.columbia.edu/itc/mealac/pritchett/00glossarydata/terms/opium/opium.htmlAmish buggy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amish#/media/File:Traditional_Amish_buggy.jpgImage of Martin Luther at Pulpit: http://www.biography.com/news/martin-luther-king-jr-day-black-history-civil-rights-videosHaitian Revolution: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haitian_Revolution#/media/File:Haitian_Revolution.jpgCatechism class: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catechism#/media/File:Catechism-Madras_Presidency_Village.jpg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices