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455. The Devil and Karl Marx | Dr. Paul Kengor

The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

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Exploring Karl Marx's Early Life and Religious Influences

The chapter delves into Karl Marx's religious background and beliefs, tracing his evolution from being baptized into Christianity in a religious city in Germany to his eventual atheism influenced by figures like Dr. Bruno Bauer. It highlights Marx's provocative views on religion, dark writings, and dictatorial behavior towards colleagues, shedding light on the darker aspects of his persona. The chapter also discusses speculations about Marx being influenced by demonic forces, his possible attraction to anti-Semitic views, and debates around whether he could be considered a Satanist based on the doctrines he propagated.

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