Religious Persecution as State Control
Marxist regimes launched aggressive anti-religious campaigns that went far beyond Marx’s academic critique. The Soviet Union’s League of Militant Atheists destroyed churches, executed thousands of priests, and banned worship. Albania declared itself the world’s first atheist state, outlawing all religious practices. This wasn’t about liberation but control, alienating millions and sparking rebellions Marx never intended. Religious persecution became another tool of state power rather than genuine emancipation.
