Eight myths about socialism—and their answers

[white_wolf]

7. In regards to #5

"Myth #5: Socialists don't respect freedom of religion

Socialists consider religion a private matter, and actively fight against discrimination on the basis of religion.

Marx never called for the banning of religion. He pointed out how historically religious institutions have discouraged people from fighting against oppression. They instruct poor and working people to wait instead for a better after-life.

There are many examples, however, of movements that have used religious ideology while struggling for a better world. While many socialists are atheists, the PSL whole-heartedly welcomes people of all faith backgrounds that want to fight to make that world a reality".

I posted this in another thread, but it might as well post it here too, it's Lenin's "Socialism and Religion."

http://www.marxists.org/archive/lenin/works/1905/dec/03.htm