Destructive and Illogical Philosophy of Communists by Matthew Plese | Communism: An Error of Russia

11/28/24 •

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Communism is not merely a political or economic system but a destructive atheistic religion that denies the existence of God and the soul, asserting the state as the ultimate authority. The podcast explores the core philosophical underpinnings of communism and its flaws, revealing how its fallacious laws of opposites, negation, and transformation fail to explain the natural world and lead to a destructive, warped view of reality.

Communism's Philosophy

• 00:00:05 Communism's core philosophy is rooted in atheism and materialism, where the state is considered God and man is his own god. This worldview denies the existence of a supernatural realm, Grace, and an afterlife. Communism's founders aimed to dethrone God and destroy capitalism, advocating for a society based on equality and justice.

Laws of Opposites

• 00:11:23 The law of opposites asserts that everything is a combination of conflicting entities that create motion, yet it fails to explain the origin of motion and presupposes its existence. It contrasts with the Christian and Aristotelian understanding of an unmoved mover (God) as the source of motion and attraction, rather than conflict.

Law of Negation

• 00:18:56 The law of negation states that entities negate themselves to reproduce in greater quantities. However, it doesn't explain the relationship between death and reproduction in the natural world. Many organisms reproduce without dying, and the immaterial aspects of existence cannot be explained by such a law, presenting a destructive view.

Law of Transformation

• 00:24:31 The law of transformation posits that continuous development leads to quantum leaps, creating new forms and entities. This echoes evolutionary theories but fails to explain the origin of life or the emergence of complex organisms. The podcast highlights that pure materialism cannot explain the complexity of the natural world, including human consciousness, language, and intelligent design.

Communism's Appeal

• 00:31:36 Communism's appeal stems from its promise of peace, prosperity, and equality. Individuals may gravitate towards these appealing ideals, but they often fail to recognize that communism's methods are destructive and contradict those very ideals. This allure of equality is often more appealing to people with a limited understanding of the spiritual and those who believe that this life is all that exists.