MISSION - September-October, 1960 - Vol. XXXVII, No. 5 - Why Do So Few See the Evil of Communism?

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A Catholic missionary magazine issue argues that few people recognize the true evil behind communism, framing it as a spiritual struggle involving the devil and evil spirits. It explains how the Soviets and Chinese communists use lies and deceptive tactics, warning that false promises mislead governments. The editorial urges readers to see “hell at work,” make sacrifices, and send donations through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith.

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Editorial

Why Do So Few See the Evil of Communism?

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40CL0L D ,MI7世Sno wO=BSLCM 4plembar·Ocobr 1400b chop Fuhon45hon,Edile # A MAGAZINE EDITED BY THE WORLDMISSION AIDSOCIETY FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH EDITOR BISHOP FULTON J.SHEEN366 Fifth Ave.,New York 1,N.Y. Your sacrifices for the Holy Father's mis-sions can always be sent to your own DiocesanDirector.If you do not know his name,sendyour sacrifice dire ctly to the notional office.Your diocese will be credited in either case. MISSION,September-October,1960.Vol.XXXVII,No.5·Published bi-monthly.Publicotion Office,10 Ferry Street,Concord,N.H.Business and General Offices at366 Fifth Avenue,New York 1,N.Y.Entered as second class motter at the PostOffice,Concord,N.H.,under the Act of March 3,1879.Acceptonces for mailing otspecial rote of postoge provided for in Section 34.40,Act of February 2B,1925,authorized April 12,1951.Subscription $1.00 per year.Published and copyright1960 by the Society for the Propagotion of the Faith. EDITORIAL # WHY DO SO FEWSEE THE EVILOF COMMUNISM? Because there are so few who believe in thedevil.They are the only ones who understandCommunism. Unless one knows a)that good and evil arenot points of view,but as far apart as heaven andhell;b)that there are evil spirits in the universewhose sole purpose is to fght against God and theGodly;c)that they will make use as Lenin said,"of every lie,ruse,deceit,knavery"to subvertthe moral order,in order that what is good maybe called wicked,and what is vicious may be calledvirtuous;d)that every attempt by good men toestablish order,peace and justice in the world willbe met by the minions of hell who foster disorder,chaos,revolution and confusion;unless one knowsthese things one can never understand the tactics,the gestures,the double-talk of the Soviets andthe Chinese Communists.For example,the latterrecently condemned the Holy Father and thefaithful in these words:“Using the Holy Name of Our Lord,by excommunication and othermeans,the Church has persecuted and attackedpatriotic priests and laity;it has exalted counter-revolutionary rebels of China as Kung(BishopIgnatius Kung of Shanghai)by calling him avery worthy bishop!The Vatican has completelybetrayed the will of Our Savior." Now,tear the mask off this devil and see hellat work. The Communists glorify the Judases who leftthe Church and condemn the Johns who are castinto prison for Christ's sake.No wonder OurLord warned:"If a man tells you,see here isthe Christ or see,he is there,do not believe him.Many will come using My Name ...Do notturn aside after them.”The reason governmentsare fooled time after time by false promises isbecause they forget the Communists have,as OurLord said,"the devil as their father." It is absolutely impossible to hold a Summitmeeting with those who come from the abyss ofhell. GOD LOVE YOU to Mr.and Mrs.E.J.T. "A few weeks ago we went on a camping trip with ourchildren.When we were leaving,we discovered thatour money belt with $120.00 was missing.We finallydiscovered it after a long and extensive search.This$10.00 for the Missions is in thanksgiving for the re-covery of the money.” This issue of MISSION is dedicated to theidea that the burden of the world is on ourshoulders and that we have to make sacri-fices because of the sins of others.Some-times we may be depressed at such a thoughtand say with Moses:"I am not able alone tobear all this—because it is too heavy forme.”How often the thought of the millionsof pagans in the mission world overwhelmsus who are summoned to carry them in ourheart.But the confession of our own insuf-ficiency inspires us to greater trust in OurLord Who alone can supply our limitations.Thus,on the one hand we recognize how lit-tle any of us can do alone for the spread ofthe Kingdom of God on earth;on the otherhand,we realize how much our little becomesgreat when it is done in and for Our Lord asthe loaves and fishes of the boy were multi-plied by the touch of the Fingers of God. The Sisters inthe Missions re-ceive gifts

FAQs

Why does the editorial claim so few people understand communism’s evil?

It argues that few understand evil as real and apart from good, and that recognizing spiritual forces is necessary to comprehend communist tactics and double-talk.

What does the magazine say about communists’ use of deception?

It states communists employ lies, ruses, deceit, and knavery to subvert moral order so that good may be called wicked and vice called virtuous.

How does the issue encourage readers to respond?

It calls for tearing away the “mask,” praying and supporting missions through the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, and making daily tiny sacrifices with monthly offerings sent to the Holy Father.

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