"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich." - Napoleon?

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"Religion is what keeps the poor from murdering the rich." - Napoleon?

Do you agree?

2006-08-20 18:15:36 · 4 answers · asked by Apple Pie 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture

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Absolutely - religion was only ever a means of social control to keep the poor and ignorant in their place.
The powerful have always supported the major religions and they have grown rich together.

2006-08-20 18:25:05 · answer #1 · answered by brainstorm 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Considering France's history, I wonder what Napoleon had for camparison.

2006-08-21 01:27:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Definitely.The aristocrats knew they had to keep the peasants in check or else they'd never get to take strolls in the parks.

2006-08-21 05:41:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2006-08-21 01:22:25 · answer #4 · answered by ParadoxZero 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋