2 Religious and moral values
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Andrea Mariuzzo
Abstract
This chapter highlights the extent to which a radical and absolute struggle such as the Cold War opposition of Communists and anti-Communists involves the aspects of religious faith and moral values. The theological anti-Communism promoted by the churches of Pius XI and Pius XII strongly influenced the perception of Communism in Italy. Communists were frequently seen as ‘godless’ sinners and immoral corruptors of the youth. Such common perception forced the Italian Communist Party to a reaction based on the claim of its full compliance to the inner spirit of the Christian message of charity and solidarity.
Abstract
This chapter highlights the extent to which a radical and absolute struggle such as the Cold War opposition of Communists and anti-Communists involves the aspects of religious faith and moral values. The theological anti-Communism promoted by the churches of Pius XI and Pius XII strongly influenced the perception of Communism in Italy. Communists were frequently seen as ‘godless’ sinners and immoral corruptors of the youth. Such common perception forced the Italian Communist Party to a reaction based on the claim of its full compliance to the inner spirit of the Christian message of charity and solidarity.
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vi
- Abbreviations vii
- Introduction 1
- 1 Systems and methods for political communication in post-war Italy 11
- 2 Religious and moral values 30
- 3 Freedom and democracy 74
- 4 The fatherland, the Italian nation and its role in the world 132
- 5 Towards a legitimation of prosperity? 196
- References 234
- Index 248
Chapters in this book
- Front matter i
- Contents v
- List of figures vi
- Abbreviations vii
- Introduction 1
- 1 Systems and methods for political communication in post-war Italy 11
- 2 Religious and moral values 30
- 3 Freedom and democracy 74
- 4 The fatherland, the Italian nation and its role in the world 132
- 5 Towards a legitimation of prosperity? 196
- References 234
- Index 248
