Faith Under Fire: Communism and Religion

This chapter explores the contentious relationship between communism and religion, particularly the Catholic Church, focusing on historical attacks on religious institutions by communist regimes. It examines the complex dynamics of cooperation and conflict between communist ideology and religious leaders in Poland, revealing how some Catholic intellectuals aligned themselves with totalitarian regimes. The narrative further reflects on the lasting impact of anti-religious sentiment in Poland's academic and cultural contexts after the fall of communism.