Was Marxism Inspired by Satan? | Discussing The Devil And Karl Marx with Paul Kengor, Ph.D

May 25, 2021

Paul Kengor, a political science professor and executive director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom, discusses the provocative ties between Marxism and potential demonic influences. He explores how Marx's personal life, filled with dark poetry and an animosity towards religion, shaped his revolutionary ideas. The dialogue delves into the intersection of Marxism with various contemporary movements and critiques the ideological underpinnings that have been woven into modern society. Kengor also highlights the threat that Marxism poses today and suggests possible remedies.

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Marxism's Deadly and Ridiculous Legacy

Marxism is deeply flawed and deadly, responsible for over 100 million deaths in the 20th century alone.
It's a destructive ideology rooted in abolishing existing social orders by force and murdering dissenters.

INSIGHT

Man as Machine in Marxism

Marxism views humans as mere parts of a machine, not as uniquely valuable individuals.
The state and its leaders become the 'gods,' replacing belief in a personal God.

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Marx's Dark Favorite Quote

Marx's favorite quote was, "Everything that exists deserves to perish," from Goethe's Faust.
This dark, destructive view contrasted sharply with positive biblical quotes favored by political leaders like Reagan.

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Is it possible that Marxism (including communism and socialism) is not merely harmful but actually inspired by the Prince of Demons? In what may become the most controversial episode of the Think Podcast ever, Joel Settecase and Paul Kengor dig into the life and work of Karl Marx, the infernal legacy of that work, and the peril immanent in our Western Civilization due to its ongoing presence.

Specifically, you will learn about:
How Marx's personal life, which included demonic poetry and hatred of religion, affected his work.
Why Communism has seemed so inseparable from atheism.
Whether Marxist communism truly is inspired by the cosmic enemies of God.
The Marxist connection between the LGBTQ+, environmentalist, feminist movements.
The ways the presidency of Barack Obama transformed American society
The eerie truth about the "anonymous power" behind Marxism.
The threat Marxism poses today, and the what Joel Settecase and Paul Kengor think is the remedy.

Dr. Paul Kengor is a political science professor at Grove City College and the executive director of the Institute for Faith and Freedom, a conservative think tank and policy center. Kengor is also a visiting fellow at the Hoover Institution on War, Revolution and Peace at Stanford University. He joins Joel today to discuss his book, The Devil and Karl Marx: Communism's Long March of Death, Deception and Infiltration.

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