Religion

I must say that so far in this class religion and spirituality has come up a lot. In each chapter we read it seems that each philosopher has their own view on religion and how it connects with human nature. In chapter 10, Marx has strong feeling on the aspect of religion; he is against it which is why is labeled an atheist. Marx speaks of a revolution that would happen one day and how the lower class will take over the wealthy and create a utopia where everything is distributed equally. He then goes on to imply that in this new founded utopia there is no room for religion and it should be abolished. Then he says that religion oppresses people and that religion is an illusion to the happiness of man and only when it is abolished will man find real happiness. I feel that Marx , and others, speak of religion like its a physical thing like its something you can just get rid of and that it is there to make people miserable.
Religion is suppose to be something spiritual something you feel and then practice. It isn't something you see, touch or smell; it has no physical principles. Religion is a connection that you have spiritually with God, however this is just my opinion because I know everyone is entitled to their beliefs. Just the way Marx talks about religion is something that edges me the wrong way. When its abolished people will know true happiness and no longer be oppressed? How and why does religion become a burden?