Full Idea
It is not religion but revolution which is the opium of the people.
Gist of Idea
Revolution (not religion) is the opium of the people
Source
Simone Weil (Gravity and Grace [1942], 'Work')
A Reaction
Right now in Europe hatred of migrants is the opium of the people. Maybe football, or television light entertainment. Or nationalism. Or fast food… Vodka?
Book Reference
Weil,Simone: 'Gravity and Grace', ed/tr. Crawford/De Ruhr [Routledge 1952], p.181
Related Idea
Idea 7128 Religion is the opium of the people, and real happiness requires its abolition [Marx]