Soviet-born author: Lenin stole Xmas from the people/Jacobin begs to differ: This Xmas, Radical Christianity+Marxism Inspires Us to build better world

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Marxism was animated by a critical Christian spirit, bringing a “hope” for the future in secularized form. Such radical hope is precisely what is denied by “capitalist realism,” which insists that the present economic and political order must carry on forever. But it can also be rekindled whenever, in the words of the Gospel of Matthew, “the wretched of the earth learn that God is on their side.”

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This Christmas, Radical Christianity and Marxism Can Inspire Us to Build a Better World

The conventional understanding of Marxism as doggedly anti-religious is wrong. In fact, as the philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre argued, Christianity and Marxism have at times inspired in humanity a radical sense of hope to build a more just world.

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Many Have Tried to Kill Santa. None Have Succeeded.

Throughout the 20th century, religious leaders and anti-capitalists of all persuasions have attempted to question the legitimacy of Santa Claus. It has rarely ended well.

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[Moonglow]

Why kill that which does not exist?

 

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"Rich kids get better Christmas presents" ~Karl Marx

 

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[AntonToo]

Marxism was animated by a critical Christian spirit, bringing a “hope” for the future in secularized form. Such radical hope is precisely what is denied by “capitalist realism,” which insists that the present economic and political order must carry on forever. But it can also be rekindled whenever, in the words of the Gospel of Matthew, “the wretched of the earth learn that God is on their side.”

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This Christmas, Radical Christianity and Marxism Can Inspire Us to Build a Better World

The conventional understanding of Marxism as doggedly anti-religious is wrong. In fact, as the philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre argued, Christianity and Marxism have at times inspired in humanity a radical sense of hope to build a more just world.

jacobin.com

Many Have Tried to Kill Santa. None Have Succeeded.

Throughout the 20th century, religious leaders and anti-capitalists of all persuasions have attempted to question the legitimacy of Santa Claus. It has rarely ended well.

jacobin.com

In what country is Christmas NOT secularized nowadays?

It's all about ornaments, food, time with family and exchanging gifts. Rarely about religion. Russians have always done all that by celebrating New Year's.

 

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In what country is Christmas NOT secularized?

red America

 

[AntonToo]

red America

You take the ornaments, gifts and dinners out and you'll see how fast everyone forgets all about it.

 

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You take the ornaments, gifts and dinners out and you'll see how fast everyone forgets all about it.

jerks like YOU are always forgotten, but Jesus never will be

 

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[ReinyDays]

My brother front-ended a glass-blowing operation ... strictly Christmas sales ... it would take them folk maybe six months working ... and six months partying ... it was an easy lifestyle in rural San Diego County ... without Christmas, they'd have to get regular jobs ... my brother loaded up a truckfull on Saturday in the Fall and sold the stuff at the local flea market ...

Then my brother woke up one morning on some deserted Mexican beach with a pregnant girl in his arms ... instant family man so he got a regular job ...