Marxism has a history of being hostile to Christians, and the Christian faith in general. We should not be surprised for Karl Marx showed a hostility toward all communities of faith, calling religion an "illusion" and "the opium of the people."
In his Critique of Hegel's Philosophy of Right, Marx arrogantly declared, "The abolition of religion as the illusory happiness of the people is the demand for their real happiness." In other words, for Marx, abolishing faith in God is a necessary component of securing "real" happiness for people.
Christianity a Threat to the Marxist Vision
Marxism and atheism are compatible, bosom buddies. Christians and their faith in God, on the other hand, are perceived as threats to the Marxist vision. It is, therefore, not surprising that the old Soviet Union, Castro's Cuba, Pol Pot's Cambodia, Mao's China and other modern Marxist states have all persecuted people of faith.
In Marxism/socialism the state is deified. The God of the Bible is replaced by the god of the state. People no longer need to look to God for help with life's problems; they can now look to the government to solve every problem and meet every need.
In Marxism/socialism, the God of the Bible is viewed as a competitor—an enemy of the state. This is why, during the 20th century, millions of Christians were imprisoned and put to death in Marxist/socialist regimes. The god of Marxism is a jealous god who will tolerate no rivals.
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