The Cult of Mao

espite having its culture being notably influenced by a wide variety of religious and philosophical thought, the modern-day People's Republic of China and its ruling apparatus remains officially atheist. Although the country’s constitution guarantees the freedom of religious belief, the ruling party remains firmly committed to Marxist–Leninist atheism to this day, as evidenced by President Xi Jinping's speech to fellow party cadres in 2016. Yet the inherent abili

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