Religion: 1949 Flashcards
1
Q
Which religions were practiced in China before 1949?
A
- Confucianism
- Protestant and Catholic Christianity
- Islam
- Buddhism
2
Q
What is the Marxist/communist view of religion?
A
‘opium to the masses’
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.
