What religion was Karl Marx?

Answer 1

Karl Marx was an atheist. He had been born an ethnic Jew, but he was not schooled in the Jewish teaching or culture. At age 6, Marx and all his family became Lutherans. His father decided this, mainly because living and working in predominantly Lutheran Germany, it was expedient to be a Christian than a Jew. Later, as Marx formed his theories on historical evolution he came to see religion as irrational, undignified and hypocritic, hence he rejected all religions. Many indications show that he rejected his native Jewish religion the most.

Answer 2

Marx was born an ethnic Jew, but his father converted the family to Lutheran when Marx was 6 years old. While developing his theories, Marx concluded that there is no God and that religion was another tool for the oppression of the Proletariat. He referred to religion as the opium of the people. (Note: Marx did not say "opiate of the masses" as some quote him, even though the two phrases can be read as saying the same thing.)

Answer 3

Karl Marx was born Jewish but later became an atheist. He is best known for his contributions to socialist and communist ideologies rather than any specific religious beliefs.