askchapo

there are probably specific interpretations of pretty much any religion that are compatible with communism. i would think fundamentalism or literalism in any religion would be generally incompatible with communism. its important that any religious belief does not directly contradict any demonstrable empirical fact about reality. religion should not be a tool of political power or social control, tax-exempt status for churches is ridiculous and religious organizations need to be subjected to the usual standards of censorship for a healthy society (i.e. no promoting reactionary attitudes like nazi-ism or homophobia, etc.). it needs to be a way to increase empathy for others and to think about one's place in the world, a place of genuine intellectual engagement, rather than just a platform for an old white boomer funded by republican think tanks to rant and establish social hegemony while the hogs nod in agreement as they half-listen to his racist political screed.