in my opinion, they remain... Poem 138 of 230: AN OPIUM

The correct quote is: "Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, and the soul of soulless conditions. It is the opium of the people." (Marx, Karl. 1844. A Contribution to the Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right).

Whilst I can't disagree with you with respect of the National Lottery, I do think your stance in this respect this is a bit hypocritical - not only coming from a Christian (see above) but also from one whose entire Life's Work amounts to an opiate on just about every level imaginable.

Time to go Cold Turkey maybe?