Religion: 1949 Flashcards

1
Q

Which religions were practiced in China before 1949?

A
  • Confucianism
  • Protestant and Catholic Christianity
  • Islam
  • Buddhism
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2
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What is the Marxist/communist view of religion?

A

‘opium to the masses’

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3
Q

Why was religion seen as a threat to the CCP?

A

Religion was seen as fuedal superstitions.
They had opposing ideologies.
Provided something to believe in more-so than communism.

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