Social Conditions: Religion under the communists Flashcards

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What was Khrushchev’s policy in terms of religion?

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-no time for religion
-religious prejudices should be eradicated.

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What did Khrushchev replace the bible with?

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-A new ‘moral code’

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When did Khrushchev introduce the new ‘moral code’?

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1961

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What did the anti-religion campaign of 1958 under Khrushchev do?

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-religious activity under scrutiny in public places
-labelled as ‘unscientific’

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How were Jewish people treated under Bolsheviks?

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-very poorly- wanted to eradicate.

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What did Stalin accuse Jewish people as being?

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-‘saboteurs’

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What law did Stalin pass in 1929?

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-Made it illegal to hold religious ceremonies outside of church buildings.

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What did Stalin end up doing with the church in times of need?

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-went to them for support in WW1.

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What were churches under Stalin converted to?

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-anti-religion museums.

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What was the Doctors Plot under Stalin?

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-9 Jews arrested, 6 Jews
-Accused of poisoning government officials said they were British spies
-people stopped going to Jewish doctors in fear.

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What did the Bolsheviks call religion?

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-The opium of the people

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What did the Bolsheviks do in response to the Orthodox church bringing back patriarchy>

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‘decree on the separation of church from the state and school from the church’

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What happened to the church during the civil war?

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-churches closed and property confiscated.

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Example of an anti-religious pressure group encouraged to be formed?

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-League of the Militant Godless 1925.

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How many working orthodox churches by 1938?

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-16 and the clergy reduced by 60%

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15
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How many working orthodox churches by 1938?

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-16 and the clergy reduced by 60%