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A Brief History of Communism with Sean McMeekin

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The Roots of Red: Christianity and Marxism

This chapter examines the interplay between pre-communist ideas, especially Christian doctrine, and the evolution of communist thought, focusing on themes such as social equality and moral judgments on wealth. It also contrasts cyclical and linear perceptions of history, emphasizing how these ideas shaped Marxist ideology and its vision for societal progress.

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