Which theorist believed that religion was the opiate of the masses?

A) Max Weber
B) Émile Durkheim
C) Thomas Hobbes
D) Karl Marx

Opiate of the Masses

A term referring to something that is used to distract or pacify the general population, preventing them from recognizing and addressing societal problems.

Karl Marx

A philosopher, economist, and revolutionary from the 19th century, famously recognized for his ideas on capitalism and communism.

Max Weber

A German sociologist, philosopher, and political economist whose works on the sociology of religion, government, and the economy had a profound influence on social theory.