The power structures of medieval Christianity allowed the Church to use religion as a tool and as an excuse to systematically oppress a certain segment of society, in order to establish control. This reflects the theories of Marx and Freud and is as relevant to the Middle Ages as it was to the era of the Industrial Revolution. For the purposes of this essay, a medieval period between 1000 and 1400 AD has been established. The aim is to focus on the influence of religion in a specific era, rather than attempting to broaden the subject. Medieval Christianity used religion to ensure that the feudal structure of society was in place and that no one stepped outside its domain. Since Christianity was the most powerful religion at that time, it used its influence to oppress and discriminate against minor religions such as Judaism, creating a wave of hatred and violence against these people. Additionally, the inquisition was an effective means of ensuring that everyone would adhere to the ideals of the Church, not their own. During these dark times, a feudal society reigned supreme and the Church sought to keep it that way. Medieval Christianity used religion to force people to accept their position in life and not ask for more, because religion taught that the meek would inherit the earth. for all”, and the clergy had to “pray for all”. This system allowed those in power to oppress those below them: "there had been a theology and socio-political structure flowing inexorably from religion that preserved the power elite from exploiting the poor."  This structure is comparable to that of the Indu. ...... middle of paper ...... believing in an illusion that appears to create a better life, but in reality does not. Medieval Christianity used religion to secure feudal society, in which its power was absolute. The Church then used this power, along with its control over its followers, to suppress the Jews, ensuring that this minority religion would remain that way. Additionally, through the use of the Inquisition, the Church was able to spread fear throughout the country through the use of torture and confiscation of property. Allowing them to keep followers submissive to the tenets of Christianity. Christianity can be seen as a force for good in society when used in its purest state to connect humans to a divine deity. However, when placed in the wrong hands, such as those of the elite, it can be used as a political tool of oppression and exploitation, it becomes a force of illusion..