Originally Posted by DBT
Originally Posted by Thunderstick
So of the Marxist theology that I cited which basic premises do you reject? I heard a lot of support for those philosophical sentiments but I have yet to hear a clear rejection of them. We are not talking about economics, only philosophy.

Do you reject these statements?
... which rules out the existence of any supernatural entity, or anything outside or "above" nature. There is, in fact, no need for any such explanation for life and the universe - least of all today.

The latest discoveries have finally exploded the nonsense of Creationism.

All religions which have existed hitherto were expressions of historical stages of development of individual peoples or groups of peoples.

Religion is the opium of the people.


Marxism goes well beyond question faith. Its manifesto is political and social ideology. It is a mistake to conflate the two. You are making a category error.


I am aware of the differences between you guys and Marxists on economics, politics, and socialism. Because of those difference you will never be true Marxists. I get that.

I'm speaking only about the philosophy of Marxism and its views on faith and religion.