Communism Quote by Edward Abbey
““In this respect the differences between the USA and the USSR are those of evangelical dinosaurs competing for domination on one small planet: the first deifies Jesus Christ, the other Karl Marx. Neither has much practical interest in what those two sincere and hard-working fellows actually preached.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, 1970s, Edward Abbey on politics
Highlights the absurd rivalry between US and USSR, each idolizing a doctrine while ignoring original teachings.
In simple terms: Two powers worship symbols, not ideas.
Key Takeaway
Question real teachings over symbols.
Themes
politics
religion
ideology
conflict
culture
Mood
skeptical
critical
ironic
Type
analytical
commentary
When to use this quote
- political debate
- educational curricula
- media analysis
- interfaith dialogue
Key Concepts
symbolic worship
dogmatism
misinterpretation
Questions to Reflect On
- What core values are lost in such binary framing?
- How can societies focus on original teachings?
A Different Perspective
Oversimplifies complex histories and motivations.
