Mindy works in a factory to support herself,her three children,and her sometimes violent husband who is unemployed due to his abuse of alcohol.To cope with the stress and conflict of her life,Mindy spends her little spare time memorizing Bible verses that promise rewards in the afterlife.Who would argue that Mindy's belief is preventing her from breaking out of this situation?
A) Taylor
B) Weber
C) Durkheim
D) Marx

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Marx would argue that Mindy's belief in the afterlife is an example of the "opium of the people," a concept he used to describe religion's role in pacifying the oppressed and preventing them from challenging their socio-economic conditions.

Mindy Works in a Factory to Support Herself,her Three Children,and