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The Theory and Practice of Oligarchical Collectivism – 1984 Film

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

You shall not murder.
–Exodus 20:13 (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 of the Lord Publishers, 1970), p. 381. “The Ten Commandments are against communism because they teach IT IS WRONG TO STEAL…that is one reason why COLLECTIVISM IS A SIN.”

Dr. Robert Morey, The Islamic Invasion (Harvest House Publishers, 1992).

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.

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 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 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.

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

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

Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West (Clarion Project, 2006).