State-Sponsored Atheism: The Case of Albania during the Enver Hoxha Era
This study analyzes how Enver Hoxha tried to abolish religions in Albania during the communist era. I argue that if atheism is not politicized and not exerted by force, its materialist damage is less. Yet, when atheization becomes a state policy and the government executes clergy, oppresses pious pe...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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George Fox University
2020
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Occasional papers on religion in Eastern Europe
Year: 2020, Volume: 40, Issue: 6, Pages: 93-109 |
Further subjects: | B
Atheism
B Enver Hoxha B Religion B Security B Albania |
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