Pure Christianity- the Christianity of the catacombs- is concerned with translating the Christian doctrine into facts. It leads quite simply to the annihilation of mankind. It is merely whole-hearted Bolshevism, under a tinsel of metaphysics.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker equates early Christianity with Bolshevism and claims it leads to human annihilation.
- In plain terms
- Original Christianity is like Bolshevism and would destroy humanity.
- What can you take from it?
- Religious doctrines are criticized for their potential destructive impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can religion lead to destruction?
- How are ideologies compared?
Another view
The comparison is extreme and lacks empirical support.
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