Religion Flashcards
What was the 1922 Soviet Constitution?
Guaranteed freedom of conscience to all Soviet people
What was Lenin’s approach to religion? (4)
- Critical with orthodox church
- Religious building nationalised
- Church subsidies terminated
- Decree on Land (seizure of land from church)
What was the decrease in number of churches by 1965?
22,000 to 7,000
How many priests were killed during the Red Terror?
1,000
Why was Lenin so opposed to religion?
Religion went against communist values and Catholithism was linked to Tsars
Why did Stalin limit restrictions on the Church after WW2?
Orthodox Church linked to Russian identity, patriotism re-awoked
Provided comfort for families and soldiers
What changes were there in religion after WW2?
- Anti religious propaganda ceased
- End of censorship of religious magazines
- 414 churches reponed
How many Church clergy were arrested in 1938?
170,000 and 100,000 shot
What was one thing Khrushchev didnt use against the Church?
Terror
What did Khrushchev introduce from 1958 to his removal?
Harsh anti religious campaigns
How many places of worship were closed during Khrushchev?
10,000
What did Baptists and Jews suffer? (KR)
Harassment, severe restrictions and limited rights
What was Brezhnev’s more pacific approach?
Advocated spread of philosophy and atheism
What was Brezhnev’s overall approach?
Liberal, wasn’t concerned
Which two had the most harmful approach?
Lenin and Khrushchev
