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Many deceivers are entered into the world,
who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh.
This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
–2 John 7 (KJV)–

The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.”
They are corrupt, they have done abominable works,
there is none who does good.
–Psalm 14:1 (NKJV)–

You shall not steal.
–Exodus 20:15 (NIV)–

You shall not murder.
–Exodus 20:13 (NIV)–

You shall not give false testimony 
against your neighbor.
–Exodus 20:16 (NIV)–

You shall not covet your neighbor’s house.
You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife,
or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey,
or anything that belongs to your neighbor.
–Exodus 20:17 (NIV)–

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Dr. John R. Rice, False Doctrines Answered (Sword, 1970), pp. 375-377.

—. Evolution or the Bible–Which? (Sword of the Lord, 1963).

J. Edgar Hoover, Masters of Deceit: The Story of Communism In America and How to Fight It (Pocket Books, 1959). This is considered the top anti-communist book ever written. This book, along with Dr. V. Raymond Edman’s sermon “The Big Lie,” served as the basis for Dr. Rice’s preaching against communist ideas.

Alfred McCann, God or Gorilla (Devin-Adair Co, 1922). Catholic book against evolution.

Leslie Holmes, Communism: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2009).

Stephen Lovell, The Soviet Union: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2009).

Jane Caplan, Nazi Germany: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2019).

Richard Valelly, American Politics: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford UP, 2013).

1984 (Virgin Films, 1984). Available on VidAngel to clear out the bad stuff. This is what I used for the clip at the beginning of the podcast. This story was inspired by the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. A terrifying depiction of a state where the government controls thought itself (brainwashing). Deeply anti-totalitarian and often interpreted as a critique of Marxist regimes, especially Stalinism. Strongest philosophical and psychological portrayal of the loss of freedom.

The Printing (Unusual Films, 1990). Censorship of Bible printers in the Soviet Union. This movie might be the clearest at communicating the how Marxist ideology criminalizes Christianity, suppresses free speech, and controls nearly every aspect of life. Even printing a Bible is seen as a punishable offense. Freedom of conscience and speech are shown as completely annihilated under Marxist rule. Unlike other films that touch on broader themes (war, oppression, personal stories), The Printing is focused explicitly on the suppression of freedom under Marxist ideology. There’s no ambiguity—the government is Marxist, and the loss of freedom is total and ideological.

China Cry (TBN Films, 1990). Persecution and torture of Christians by Chinese communist soldiers. Exposes the horrors of communist China’s ideological purges, forced conformity, and abuse of dissidents. Strong anti-communist message, particularly regarding religious and personal freedoms.

Doctor Zhivago (MGM, 1965). Depicts the communist revolution that happened in Russia under Vladimir Lenin starting in 1917. What happens when Marxist ideas take over a government. Its awful.

Tortured for Christ (VOM, 2018). Persecution and torture of Christians by Romanian communist soldiers. Shows the brutality of Marxist regimes, especially toward Christianity.

The Twilight Zone. “Death’s Head Revisited,” “In the Presence of Mine Enemies,” “The Obsolete Man,” and “He’s Alive,” are all against Nazism, Hitler, and totalitarianism.

Schindler’s List (Universal Pictures, 1993). Available on VidAngel and Clearplay to clear out the bad stuff. Portrays life in Nazi concentration camps.

The Hiding Place (World Wide Pictures, 1975). Portrays life in Nazi concentration camps. Persecution of Jews and Christians.

Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand (VOM, 2009). Documentary.

The Truth About Communism (Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 1962).

Communism and Co-Existence (Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, 1963).

Russia claimed to be the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, and so Russia really was a socialist republic. That is, communism is socialism. There is no real difference. One avowedly takes the way of terrorism and murder and anarchy, while the other seeks the same end by infiltration, propaganda, creeping socialism. So communism and Karl Marx’s socialism are really out-and-out enemies of the Bible.
–Dr. John R. Rice, False Doctrines Answered, p. 379–

We stand for organized terror–
this should be frankly admitted.
Terror is an absolute necessity
during times of revolution.
–Lenin–

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U.S. Department of State, “2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Saudi Arabia.” There were no significant changes in the human rights situation in Saudi Arabia during the year. Significant human rights issues included credible reports of: arbitrary or unlawful killings; disappearances; torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment; arbitrary arrest and detention; transnational repression against individuals in another country; serious restrictions on freedom of expression and media freedom, including unjustified arrests or prosecutions of journalists and censorship; restrictions of religious freedom; and prohibiting independent trade unions or significant or systemic restrictions on workers’ freedom of association. The government did not take credible steps or action to identify and punish officials who committed human rights abuses in a verifiable way.

—. “2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: United Kingdom.” The human rights situation worsened in the United Kingdom during the year. Significant human rights issues included credible reports of serious restrictions on freedom of expression, including enforcement of or threat of criminal or civil laws in order to limit expression; and crimes, violence, or threats of violence motivated by antisemitism. The government sometimes took credible steps to identify and punish officials who committed human rights abuses, but prosecution and punishment for such abuses was inconsistent.