Communism and Religion

[intricatic]

"Once the tactic of infiltration of religious organizations was set by the Kremlin ... the Communists discovered that the destruction of religion could proceed much faster through infiltration of the church by Communists operating within the church itself. The Communist leadership in the United States realized that the infiltration tactic in this country would have to adapt itself to American conditions and the religious make-up peculiar to this country. In the earliest stages it was determined that with only small forces available to them, it would be necessary to concentrate Communist agents in the seminaries. The practical conclusion drawn by the Red leaders was that these institutions would make it possible for a small Communist minority to influence the ideology of future clergymen in the paths conducive to Communist purposes."
- Manning Johnson, Testimony in 1953 to the House un-American Activities Committee

Is it possible that the church (in all respects) today is functionally affected by humanist and communist ideology planted into the very fabric of church leadership in the early part of the 20th century?

*takes off tinfoil hat*

[Pete Martinez]

Absolutely! But I wouldn't give all the credit to the communists though. But yea, take a look at the charismatic movement, unity over truth. And the seeker sensitive movement, numbers at the expense of Christ. We've planted more tares than wheat recently and have slaughtered the sheep to please the goats.

[intricatic]

It's that humanistic bent inherent in communist and socialist philosophy that particularly impairs the ability of the Church to function effectively in the world - the idea of placing value on material things alone, instead of finding a balance between the spiritual and the physical (the whole of man, as opposed to only his parts). This lends Christianity a political edge that manifests in almost every aspect of it's expression.