IGBOSCHOLARS INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF IGBO SCHOLARS FORUM, NIGERIA

Religion is one of the cardinal elements of culture; though not usually talked about or emphasized but it is a pillar for sustaining humankind and society, aiding culture which entails activities of mankind to survive in any environment. Religion according to Karl Marx is the opium of the people. But, is it really so? Religion can play the dual role of integrating elements in any society and dividing elements in any society. The later role is negative, so it spins negative energies which consumes the fabric of the society as it spits out violence and lots of intolerance.

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