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Risen Indeed

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During the middle of the twentieth century, Josef Stalin relentlessly tightened his ideological grip on the Soviet Union. Stalin subscribed to the view that religious thought and freedom were obstacles to the birth of the “new man” promised by Marxism – obstacles that could be ground to powder by government intervention.  Churches were closed.  Outspoken priests were arrested.  Worshipers were… Read more »