Science & Atheism — page 4
275 articles
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Socialists Are Practical Atheists
“Socialists are practical atheists”—this proposition originates from Engels’s exposition. He wrote: “Among the socialists there are also theorists, or, as the communists call them,…
Xi Wuyi
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Scientific Atheism and Its Social Responsibility
In recent decades, atheism has acquired a bad reputation, and scientific atheism has repeatedly come under attack, often tinged with political emotion — not from religious circles,…
Du Jiwen
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What Kind of “View on Religion”, What Kind of “Religious Studies”? Also on “Academic Theology” (Part I)
On August 6, 2013, the *China Ethnic News – Religion Weekly Forum* published a signed article (author abbreviated) titled “Scientifically Study the Marxist View on Religion and…
Du Jiwen
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What Kind of “View of Religion,” What Kind of “Religious Studies”? Also on “Academic Theology” (Part 2)
(Continued from the previous part)
Du Jiwen
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Religious Extremist Ideology Is the Greatest Danger to the Healthy Growth of Young People
General Secretary Xi Jinping has pointed out that doing a good job in Xinjiang work is a major matter for the entire Party and the whole country, and must be examined and planned…
Erkenjiang TulahongMember of the Standing Committee of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee of the Communist Party of China, Vice Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Chairman of the Autonomous Regional Federation of Trade Unions
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Religious Extremism Challenges the Bottom Line of Human Civilization
From the professional perspective of social science research, religious extremism is a political science concept. Its definition is an extremist ideology that uses religion as a…
Xi Wuyi
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Why the United States Supports Islamist Terrorist Forces
[Translation Note]
Seymour Hersh
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The Sinicization of the Marxist View of Religion and Its Contemporary Value
[Abstract] The Marxist view of religion is an open theoretical system; its formation is a process of continuous development, maturation, and gradual perfection. Marxist religious…
Shi Xiuxin
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Uncovering the Science of Belief
From Pope Francis to Phil Robertson, who declares that “homosexuality is original sin”: why are some believers generous and righteous, while other believers are fools?
Your Brain Is Addicted to ReligionD.F. Swaab, excerpted from We Are Our Brains, http://www.salon.com
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Strengthen the Propaganda and Education of Scientific Atheism among Party Cadres and Members
For a long time, in ideological theory and practical work, there have been certain ideological obstacles that have caused scientific atheism, which should naturally and rightfully…
Zhu XiaomingChair, Chinese Society for the Study of Atheism
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Why We Must Uphold Atheism
In recent years, a widespread phenomenon in our society has been the neglect and ridicule of the ruling Party’s dialectical materialist worldview, as if it were no longer…
Zhu Weiqun
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Carrying Forward the Cause and Forging Ahead, Striving to Open a New Phase in the Cause of Scientific Atheism
Fellow council members, fellow delegates:
Xi Wuyi
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Study Religious Policy, Do a Good Job of Religious Work
China has been a unified multi-ethnic and multi-religious country since ancient times; this is one of our country’s basic national conditions. The practice of reform and opening up…
Zhu Weiqun
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《Science and Atheism》 2013 No. 3 (Total No. 83)
1. Li Shen, Do Not Vulgarize the “Two-Point Theory”
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《Science and Atheism》 2013 Issue 3 (Total Issue 83)
1. Li Shen, Do Not Vulgarize the "Two-Point Theory"
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The Formation of China’s Anti-Religion Theory: An Analysis of Anti-Religion Discourse in the 1920s
[Abstract] The 1920s were the formative period of China’s anti-religion theory; all subsequent anti-religion discourse in China can be traced back to this period. Yet in the 1920s,…
Yang Weihua
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Religion Cannot Sustain the Values of Modern Society
In contemporary Chinese society, where the economy is developing rapidly, various negative phenomena such as the production and sale of counterfeit goods, corruption, and social…
Shen Guiping
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How to View and Handle Religious Issues
Reporter: Religious issues in contemporary China are drawing increasing attention from various quarters. What do you see as the main reasons for this? How should we view religious…
Wang Zuo’an
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Beware of the Cultural Infiltration of the International Christian Right
[Abstract] The global expansion strategy of Christian neoconservatism has become a tool of US hegemonism. The US Congress passed the *International Religious Freedom Act of 1998*,…
Xi Wuyi
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On the Marxist Study of Religion in China
Since reform and opening up, the study of religion has been marked by a dazzling diversity. In this vast cultural arena, thought is active and discussion proliferates; regardless…
Du Jiwen
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China’s Humanist Tradition and Atheist Spirit
China’s humanist tradition of “people as the root, the people as precious”
Du Jiwen
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Why Communist Party Members Cannot Believe in Religion
Communist Party members should not believe in religion; this is a fundamental principle. Why must this principle be upheld? Because gods do not exist.
Li Shen
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Strengthen the Disciplinary Development of Scientific Atheism to Resist Cultural Proselytizing on Campus
Abstract: As a critique and negation of theism, scientific atheism is essentially a system of thought that advances with the times. Changes in the system of theistic thought…
Yang Junfeng
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Scientific Atheism and Its Social Responsibilities (Part I)
In recent decades, atheism has acquired a poor reputation, and scientific atheism has repeatedly come under attack, often tinged with political emotion—not from religious circles,…
Du Jiwen
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Scientific Atheism and Its Social Responsibilities (Part 2)
III. The Faith Core of Religion and Its Ideological and Social Nature
Du Jiwen
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The Religious Tendency of the Templeton Foundation and an Investigation of Its Funding
In recent years, a foundation from the United States has frequently appeared in Chinese academic circles. This is the John Templeton Foundation. Its funding covers research…
Huang Yanhong
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Only by Believing in Scientific Materialism Can We Uphold Scientific Atheism
One must firmly take a stand
Yang Mingwei
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“Research on Religion” Urgently Needs to Set Things Right; “Critique of Theology” Must Carry Out Remedial Study
Reporter of this journal
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An Analysis of the Factors Influencing Superstition among Some Officials
In recent years, incidents of superstitious behavior among officials have frequently appeared in the press. Examples include the incident where an airplane blocked a road at the…
Cheng Ping
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Superstitious Behavior — An Explanation Based on Control Strategy Theory
Abstract: Although science and technology are advancing rapidly and many traditional superstitious ideas have been dispelled, in fact the forms of superstition are also constantly…
Ma Jinfei
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On the Main Content of Marxist Scientific Atheism Education in Institutions of Higher Education
Abstract: Marxist scientific atheism is an important component of advanced socialist culture and an integral part of the Marxist worldview. Marxist scientific atheism education is…
He Husheng
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Propagate Scientific Atheism with Full Confidence
Dear Editor: In recent years, negative cultures such as sorcery, superstition, and pseudoscience have resurfaced. Yet for various reasons, the propagation and research of…
Ren Jiyu
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A Review of Surveys on Religious Belief among University Students in Beijing
Abstract: By reviewing surveys and studies on the state of religious belief among university students in the Beijing area, it is found that the research content mainly covers five…
Huang Yanhong
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Some Reflections on Education in the Marxist View of Religion in Institutions of Higher Education
Institutions of higher education are important bases for cultivating talent, and the university period is a critical stage for a person to establish their worldview, outlook on…
He Husheng, Liu Fujun
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The Religion of Capitalism and Historical Materialism
Abstract: This article, by examining the relevant ideas of three Western Marxist thinkers—Bloch, Lukács, and Benjamin—concretely analyzes the revival of Marxist critique of…
Zhang Shuangli
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The Dual Criteria of Marx’s Critique of Religion
[Abstract] According to the traditional view, there exists a rupture or rejection between Marx’s ideological system and religious consciousness; the gospel spirit of religion…
Shang Yu
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Advocating the Religious Work Concept of “Protection, Management, Guidance, and Service”
The report of the 18th National Congress of the CPC emphasized the need to fully implement the Party’s basic policy on religious work, promote harmonious religious relations, and…
Wang Zuo’anSecretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director, State Administration for Religious Affairs
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The Development Process and Characteristics of the Sinicization of Marxist Atheism since Reform and Opening Up
Scientific atheism is the starting point and cornerstone of the Marxist worldview, gradually entering the practice of the scientific socialist movement from the realm of ideology…
Huang Yanhong
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The Question of Scientific Atheism from the Perspective of Adapting Marxism to the Chinese Context
Adapting Marxism to the Chinese context is the socio-historical process of integrating the basic tenets of Marxism with the concrete realities of China’s socialist revolution and…
Yang Junfeng
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“The End of the World” and the “Church of Almighty God”
Recently, the “Church of Almighty God,” which operates under the banner of Christianity, has been gathering illegally, spreading rumors about the “end of the world,” and advocating…
Xi Wuyi
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A Brief Analysis of the Contemporary Guiding Value of the Marxist View of Religion
As China’s socialist market economy reform continues to deepen and its opening up to the outside world continues to expand, our society is undergoing extensive and profound change…
Li Dafang, Wen Yunying, Liao Chongxu
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Professor Lü Daji and the Study of the Marxist View on Religion
The renowned religious studies scholar Mr. Lü Daji has passed away due to illness. As his student, I will never forget his teachings and support throughout my life. Mr. Lü’s…
Gong Xuezeng
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An In-Depth Study of the Marxist View on Religion
In recent years, the Central Committee has clearly proposed the construction of the core socialist values system, repeatedly emphasized upholding and consolidating the guiding role…
Pei Biao
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Developing Advanced Socialist Culture and Resisting Mysticism
Mysticism challenges the authority of Marxism and covets the ideological positions of socialism, which should draw our attention. As an ideology, mysticism neither expounds a…
Tu Jianhua
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Survey Shows Global Atheists on the Rise
[US *Christian Science Monitor* website, August 15, 2012 report] Headline: Global Atheism on the Rise
Xinhua International
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Marx’s Discovery of Man and His Transcendence of the Young Hegelians
Changing the world begins with discovering the world, and discovering the real man became the focus of discussion among the radical youth of the Young Hegelians. Feuerbach,…
Zhong Minghua and Lin Zhao
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An Exploration of Hobbes’s Identity
In Hobbes’s view, the wisdom necessary for human survival is primarily provided by reason and faith, and the meaning and value of human existence are also judged mainly by reason…
Christian or Atheist
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The Application of Cognitive Dissonance Theory in Scientific Atheism Education
Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, Marxist scientific atheism education aimed at the broad masses of the basic population has never ceased for a moment. From…
He Guihong, Xia Xing
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Reasons for the Loss of "Atheism" in Higher Education
In January 2011, the author conducted a survey on worldviews among university students at Guangdong Justice Police Vocational College. Questionnaires were distributed to 1,378…
Ye Suibing
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The Witchcraft Calamity during the Han Wu Emperor’s Reign
Sorcery is a human activity in which people, in early times, fantasized about using some “supernatural force” (such as invoking spirits, chanting spells, drawing talismans, placing…
Zhao Guangqing