WEEK 11: “The Philosophy Of Communism”
Because the philosophy of Communism is relevant in today’s world, we must understand how our Christian faith plays a role in combating it. To know the individual and to care for one another is the Christian perspective that Christ calls each one of us to live out.
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The philosophy of communism is based on two things. The first is economic determinism. This means that everything from art to literature to religion to books is uprooted because of economics, even to the point that our moral values are based on economics. This philosophical idea that economics influences societal culture results in a society of “no right or wrong,” since morals are only determined by economics.
The second major idea of Communism is that a human person is valued only as a representative of an economic plan. The essence of communism thus destroys the spirituality of mankind. Doing so also destroys the individuality of a person so that their worth is determined by only their economic value.
Communism is a philosophy that can be seen throughout the western and eastern world. The fight of this communistic philosophy begins in every human being’s heart, starting with belief in God. This philosophy can be applied to a Democratic society, or any political party, even the Socialistic, republic, and Constitutionalist society/party. Without any Christian traditions or any spiritual identity in society, its culture becomes materialistic, and human desire becomes driven by finding heaven on earth.
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Prayer of Saint Teresa of Avila
Let nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing away:
God never changes.
Patience obtains all things.
Whoever has God lacks nothing;
God alone suffices
Amen.
Resources
“Lord, Prepare My Hands for Battle” Prayer Compilations by Jesse Romero (Pg.129)
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- Do you know your Christian traditions? Have you ever pondered the true role we have in politics? Many Christian saints and martyrs died for their faith because they spoke the truth. Ask for their intercession and pray for courage.
- Delve into your Catholic faith, and seek the guidance of God to help you find the truth.
Meet Isaac, Our Spiritual Guide for these Reflections
My name is Isaac Padriga. I was born in the Philippines and came to the states in 2006. One of my favorite daily activities is practicing filipino martial arts or Eskrima (fencing). It is basically shadow boxing with a stick 🙂 I enjoy the thoughtless flow of motion while performing and executing the various movements . My catholic faith is an important aspect of my life for it is the truth, mystery and guidance that helps me navigate through the ongoing uncertainties and challenges of the secular world. I also have two dogs, one mixed maltipoo/shih tzu, named Molly, and a mixed australian shepherd/labrador, named Copper. And finally, I also like to put two shots of espresso in my lemonade. -_-
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