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Topic: "Based on the Marxist-

Leninist viewpoint on the
origin, nature, nature and
function of religion, how would
you apply it to yourself in the
current period?"
Mac-Lennin
 DISCUSSION CONTENT
I.Marxism-Leninism views on the origin,
nature, essence and function of religion. .
II. Apply to yourself in the current period.

TOPI
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Part 1: Marxist-Leninist views on
the origin, nature, essence and
function of religion

Mac - Lennin
PART 1.1: THE NATURE OF
MARXIST-LENINIST
RELIGION.
-Marxism holds that religion is a social
form that reflects the illusion of objective
reality.
Through that reflection, natural and social
forces become supernatural and mystical.
- PH Engels said that all forms of religion
are nothing but illusory reflections - in the
minds of people - of external forces that
govern their daily lives, just an reflected in it
that earthly forces took the form of super-
earthly forces
 ABOUT RELIGION
- Religion is a social entity - specific religions (eg Catholic,
Protestant, Buddhist...), with the following basic criteria:
Having a deep belief in a supernatural being, a
supreme being, a god to worship (religious belief).
There is a system of doctrines (catechism, canon law,
rituals) reflecting the worldview, human outlook,
ethics, and religious rituals.
Having a system of worship facilities; have organized
personnel, manage and operate religious activities
(professional or non-professional religious activists).
IN There is a large system of followers, who voluntarily
believe in a certain religion, and are recognized by that
ANOTHER religion.

APPROACH
Signification
Specifying the nature of religion, Marxist-Leninist asserts the following:
 A) RELIGION IS A SOCIO-CULTURAL
PHENOMENON CREATED BY HUMAN
People create religion for their own purposes and benefits, reflecting their
dreams, aspirations, and thoughts. But in the creation of religion, man is
subject to religion, absolutization and unconditional submission.
Marxism-Leninism also holds that material production and economic
relations are ultimately decisive factors for the existence and
development of forms of social consciousness, including religion.
Therefore, all conceptions of religion, religious organizations and
institutions are born from production activities, from certain living
conditions in society and change according to changes in the
economic basis. .

B) WORLDVIEW ASPECT
Religions carry an idealistic worldview, which is different from the dialectical and
scientific materialistic worldview of Marxism-Leninism. Despite the differences in
worldview, communists with a Marxist stance never had an attitude of disrespecting
or suppressing the people's religious and belief needs; on the contrary, always
respect the people's right to freedom of belief, following or not following religion.
Under specific social conditions, communists and people with religious beliefs
can work together to build a better society than in the real world. That society is
the society that the mass of believers also dreamed of and reflected in some
religions.
C) RELIGION AND BELIEF ARE NOT THE SAME,
BUT THERE IS A CERTAIN INTERFERENCE
Belief is a system of beliefs, admiration, as well as ways of
expressing people's beliefs before divine and sacred
objects, phenomena, and forces in order to pray for
protection and help. . There are different types of beliefs
such as:

Ancestor Worship
Sự khác biệt
Religion Worshiping national heroes
giữa tôn
Mother Goddess Belief...
giáo và tín
ngưỡng
D) SUPERSTITION IS A
DELUSIONAL BELIEF THAT IS NOT
BASED ON ANY SCIENTIFIC BASIS
-In other words, it is a belief about a cause-and-
effect relationship between events, things, or
phenomena, but in reality there is no specific,
clear, objective, inevitable relationship, but is
covered by supernatural, divine, illusory
elements.
-Superstition is speculation, acting arbitrarily,
deviating from normal and standard things in
life. Superstition is people's belief in supernatural
and divine forces to the point of delusion and
fanaticism, leading to extreme and deviant
behaviors that are contrary to cultural and
religious values. moral, legal, to the detriment of
individuals, society and the community.
 CLASS TIME

Part 1.2:
Origins of
religion
students continue to study
history
 THE ORIGIN OF
Natural origin, economy-society RELIGION
Cognitive Origins Psychological origin
In the primitive communal society, due to the At a certain historical period, people's
undeveloped productive forces, before the awareness of nature, society and themselves is
majestic and dominant nature, made people feel limited. As long as the gap between "known" and
weak and helpless, inexplicably, so people "unknown" still exists, when things cannot be
ascribed to them. natural powers, mystical explained by science, it is often explained
powers. through the lens of religions. Even the problems
When the society appears antagonistic classes, have been proven by science, but due to the low
there is unjust oppression, due to the level of people's intellectual level and not being
inexplicable origin of class division and able to fully realize it, this is still a condition and
oppression, unjust exploitation, crime, etc., plus a ground for religion to be born, exist and
fear before the dominated by social forces, develop. In fact, the cognitive source of religion
people look to the liberation of an is the absolutization, the exaggeration of the
extraterrestrial supernatural force. subjective side of human perception, turning the
objective content into the supernatural and
When the society appears antagonistic classes, there is unjust oppression, due to the inexplicable origin of class division and oppression, unjust exploitation, crime, etc., plus fear before the dominated by social forces, people look to the liberation of an
extraterrestrial supernatural force.
divine.
Fear of natural or social phenomena, or in times
of illness or disease; Even when the luck, the
unexpected happens, or the psychology of
wanting to be at peace when doing a big thing
(for example, funeral, wedding, building a
house, starting a business...), people are also
easy to find. to religion. Even positive emotions
such as love, gratitude, and respect for those
who have contributed to the country and the
people can easily lead people to religion (for
example, worshiping national heroes, worship
the village emperors…).
 PART 1.3:THE NATURE OF RELIGION
a,History of religion
-Religion is a historical social phenomenon, that is, it has the
formation, existence and development and has the ability to
change in certain historical periods to adapt to many political
regimes. - society. When socio-economic and historical
conditions change, religion also changes. During the movement
of religions, it is the specific socio-economic and historical
conditions that have made the religions fragmented and
divided into many different religions and sects.
-From the point of view of Marxism-Leninism, at a certain
historical period, when science and education help the vast
majority of the population to perceive the nature of natural
and social phenomena, religion and social responsibility must
be respected. Religion will gradually lose its place in social life
and also in the perception and belief of each person
 PART 1.3:THE NATURE OF RELIGION
b. Popularity of religion
-Religion is a social phenomenon common in all ethnic groups,
countries and continents. The mass of religion is not only
expressed in a very large number of followers (nearly three-
quarters of the world's population); but also reflected in the
fact that religions are places of cultural and spiritual activities
of a part of the masses.
-Although religion directs people to the illusory belief of
happiness in the afterlife, it always reflects the aspiration of
workers for a free, equal, and charitable society. On the other
hand, many religions are humane, humane and good-oriented,
so they are believed by many people from different walks of
life, especially the working masses.
 c, The politics of
-religion
When there was no class in society, religion only reflected the innocent and naive
awareness of people about themselves and the world around them, religion was not yet
political. The political nature of religion only appears when the society is divided into
classes, there are differences and antagonisms in class interests. First of all, because religion
is a product of socio-economic conditions, reflecting the interests and aspirations of
different classes in the class struggle and national struggle, religion is political in nature.
treat. On the other hand, when the exploiting and ruling classes use religion to serve their
class interests, against the working classes and social progress, religion is politically
negative, anti-progressive. the set.

-> Therefore, it should be recognized that the majority of believers come to religion to
satisfy their spiritual needs; However, in fact, religion has been taken advantage of by socio-
political forces to fulfill their non-religious purposes.
 MAJOR EVENTS

PART 2: APPLY
TO YOURSELF IN
THE CURRENT
PERIOD
Class
activities
 I WOULD LIKE TO ANALYZE UNDER EACH ROLE, MY DUTIES
TO THE STATE, SOCIETY, FAMILY AND MYSELF.

For the state, I am a citizen, listening to the instructions of the Party. Through the 11th Party Congress, our
Party has raised three breakthrough topics on religion as follows:

The First The Second The Third

Religion is also a Religion and belief are Religious ethics has many
long- standing issue. spiritual needs of a part things suitable for the
of the people construction of a new
society
1
.Firstly, religious work is both concerned with rationally solving the
religious needs of the masses, and at the same time being alert
and timely to fight against the enemy taking advantage of religion
to sabotage the revolution.
At the same
time, 3 points of
II.
Second, the core content of religious work is mass mobilization. view on religious
renewal are
III.
Third, religious work is the responsibility of the entire political
raised
system.
-From the point of view of Marxism-Leninism, at a certain
historical period, when science and education help the vast
majority of the population to realize the nature of natural
and social phenomena, the village Religion will gradually
lose its place in social life and also in people's awareness
and beliefs.
-Thus, the first thesis of our Party is an extremely accurate
statement - along with the development of the country,
religion is also a long-term problem that can be developed
according to the country. That is today, the number of people
participating in Buddhism and Christianity is increasing, the
working class is the main thing, because people believe that
'cultivation' is an action that can be accumulated. for many
generations, thereby not only making the followers of the
religion peaceful and beautiful, but also useful for the future,
the character of the family and loved ones.
-Religion is the spiritual need of the people - even for myself, belief has become a strong wall
in the spirit, whenever I feel tired or unlucky in life, I have a place. to rely on and cling to.
Besides, it is the Vietnamese tradition of the people to remember our roots, our ancestors, our
ancestors.
Therefore, people believe that when their loved ones die, the gods with extraordinary strength
will protect their pious children. When they live a meaningful life, when they die, they will be
able to walk on the same path. the way of god.

-Doi Moi is also influenced by religion more or less. As Buddhism directs people to the good,
simple, ethical cultivation, ... is a belief that has a positive impact on the spiritual life of the
people.

-However, besides the positive effects, there are also self-made sects, founded with the purpose of
countering the revolution, cutting off the link between the Vietnamese and their ancestors.
Prominent to name is the church of God with the move to knock down incense bowls to worship
their parents. For me personally, that action means denying my responsibility to my ancestral
parents, that responsibility is to make their lives meaningful and their ancestors' existence
eternal. Chau remembers. Although they are gone, their physical existence no longer affects
things and phenomena, but for the human psyche, their existence carries a great meaning.
When we are sad, we doubt about our dead father and cry like a child. When we are sick, we
need a place to put our faith. Because of that, religion has become an existence for
encouragement. aspiration, desire in the spiritual consciousness of each individual
 Thus, following the Party's line is the first step in
my personal task of making good use of religion and its
impact in the construction and defense of the country.
-In society, religion is also a link connecting people with
people, directing the soul to nature. The most prominent
religion that I know is Buddhism. My family and relatives
are also religious. Buddha. Many times going to
community service for pagodas and teachers, I have
witnessed with my own eyes the noble deeds, meaningful
teachings about life, how to make life more beautiful
from words. the teachings of the monks. In those
teachings, there is absolutely no existence of bad things,
personal thoughts. I wonder, if everyone was a pious son,
would there be any evils in the world? social or not?

-Do not kill, do not lie, do not ask for greed, do not flaunt
and respect the inherent beauty. All these things, direct
people to a perfect soul in terms of reality. . I myself am a
competitive person, sometimes have negative thoughts
when failure, not acknowledged.
Religion, belief with good commandments has a great impact
on society, is the link connecting people with people, nature
with people.

Finally, apply the good things that religion has brought to me

as a son, a brother. Then, being filial and filial is the most
important thing, looking to the origin is the identity of the
nation, being filial to your parents is meritorious to the
country. The Buddha taught that "Buddha is in the heart"
without banging the gongs and drums, just in If you have a
body, a mother, a mother, a relative, you will know how to
love your family, protect them from the bad effects of society,
learn with them good things, and let them live forever in the
world. our souls..
Thus, whether in the transitional period or in the socialist
period, religion always develops with society. Both bring
positive and negative effects to the recipient, the country and
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the development process of the country.
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