Fran thinks that religion provides justifications for people who occupy positions of wealth and power in our society to maintain their wealth and remain in power.Her view most closely resembles that of:

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Karl Marx argued that religion (specifically, the dominant religion in a society) serves as an "opiate of the masses," providing false comfort and justifications for the exploitation of the working class by the wealthy and powerful. Fran's view aligns with Marx's perspective. Durkheim believed that religion serves a unifying function in society, while Roof focused on the diversity of religious beliefs and practices in contemporary society. Weber's perspective emphasized the relationship between religion and social change.

Fran Thinks That Religion Provides Justifications for People Who Occupy