New Discourses Communism Is Not Atheist
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Jun 23, 2025 Explore the complex interplay between communism and atheism, revealing how Marx's background shaped his views on religion. Understand how communism acts as a socio-gnostic religion that aims to replace traditional beliefs with a collective identity. Delve into the dangers of erasing distinctions in thought and the implications for identity and morality. The discussion emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and critical thinking in combating illusions, while also highlighting how communism can stem from religious frameworks.
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Communism: Religion, Not Atheism
- Communism rejects traditional God but worships an idealized collective man as its deity.
- It builds a religion centered on humanity itself, not atheism as simply no belief in God.
Marx's Religious Evolution
- Marx was ethnically Jewish, raised Lutheran, became atheist, then identified with Satanism.
- This religious progression influenced his communist ideology as a socio-gnostic faith.
Materialism as Sociological Determinism
- Marx’s materialism extends beyond physical reality to how material conditions shape human identity.
- People’s class and economic status condition their worldview and social consciousness.
