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Why was/is atheism the official/preferred religion in the Soviet Union and other communist countries? Is it to be in contrast to the capitalist countries mainly being Christian, to make sure the people don't have some other power they answer to, or other reason(s)?

by /u/fromRonnie in /r/AskHistorians

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