BISHOP ROBERT BARRON: The real reason communists fear religion and want believers silenced

Like many others, I have been alarmed by the success of certain politicians in our country who identify as extreme socialists or communists . This is not a matter of classical liberals triumphing over standard-issue conservatives; this is the victory of people who stand athwart the fundamental principles that undergird our country. There are many reasons why I detest communism, but I want to draw attention to just one issue of supreme importance. Karl Marx said that the first critique is the cri