The Connection Between Marxism and Theology

Marxist materialism is depicted as a puppet that becomes effective only when supported by an invigorating force, represented here as theology. Walter Benjamin conceptualizes this dynamic through the analogy of a puppet controlled by a dwarf, where the absence of the dwarf suggests a lifeless materialism. This idea suggests that Marxism, while powerful in its critique of capitalism, requires a theological perspective to become truly effective. In this context, theology serves as a means to breathe vitality into materialist thought, highlighting the need for an engaged understanding of reality that acknowledges suffering and seeks transformation.