Socialism
What two things does socialism promise?
Universal equality & social justice
How many Christians died in the communist regime?
12-20 million
Why is it difficult to find and calculate the history of persecutions of Christians?
In official documents Christians almost always were executed or imprisoned as political prisoners who were inciting insurrection (revolt) or as American spies or traitors - officially the USSR had freedom of religion
Families often had _______ children
many
What was the negative of free housing in the USSR?
Free but given out only by government, so waiting period could take decades
What did the government allow in the church in relation to children?
No children under 18 - a minimum of a fine given
Why is socialism dangerous? Name 2 reasons
The government controls every person - the government is ‘god’ who provides everything, but also controls everything
Other parties or opinions are not tolerated - any different opinion is destroyed - millions are executed or sent to concentration camps
The government is ‘god’ so faith is not tolerated and believers are severely persecuted - special programs indoctrinate in atheism
Constant indoctrination is a way of life - the radio, TV, all news controlled by the government
Tell me about the relationship of children among themselves. How did they act with one another?
Shared everything with one another - did not ask for anything in return
What was contradictory about socialist propaganda?
Much of it promoted biblical principles, even used Bible verses, while completely denying God and persecuting Christians
What is the definition of socialism
A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned and regulated by the community as a whole
How were Christians persecuted? Name three specific things
Imprisonment, execution, loss of jobs, house, property, torture, social ridicule, inability to get an education or promotion, deportation, concentration camps, children taken away
Name at least two of the three responsibilities of children to their parents
(1) obedience
(2) honor
(3) Taking care till death
How could others quickly tell that someone was a Christian?
Did not drink, smoke, curse, cheat. Had large families.
What are some of the reasons God has blessed Christian Slavic immigrants in the US?
- the elders had endured persecutions and stayed faithful
- some Christians had hidden Jews during WWII