It is interesting that many of the first pioneers of Marxist philosophy were very interested in Evolution. Karl Marx himself wrote to and received correspondence from Charles Darwin. Marx’s interest in Evolution came from his desire to try and link his own theories of how societies evolve from materialistic and scientific foundations, with that of Darwin’s theory of Evolution.
One of the men to whom Marx often relied on for information was Friedrich Engels. As with Marx, Engels believed that the major changes in society happened in sudden spurts, in response to the material conditions of society. Engels was interested in linking these societal changes with Darwin’s Evolutionary theory on the beginning of life.
One of Marx’s ideas was that small quantitative increases in the intensity of some condition or situation could suddenly produce a qualitative or revolutionary change (1)
He theorized that in any capitalistic society, gradually over time, workers would become more and more unhappy in their pay and work environment. At some point these workers might rebel against the system they were under. This rebellion would necessitate a completely new way of organizing the system they were under and ultimately cause a change to a more socialistic society.
In the same way, Darwin believed that in a system where chemicals are constantly evolving and changing, at some point they would take a leap forward and produce a new system that would eventually lead to life.
Marx believed that man’s social problems were solved by a purely materialistic solution just as Darwin believed that man originated from a purely materialistic beginning.
It is also interesting that although these similarities in ideas between Socialism and Evolution are over 80 years old, they seem to have re-surfaced in the most recent Executive branch of our United States Government. It is clear that the Obama administration has a socialist agenda where government becomes the answer to man’s problems. At the same time Evolution is no longer taught as a “Theory” but as scientific fact in all levels of education and American Government.
Both of these dangerous philosophies have re-emerged in the days described by the Bible as “Perilous Times” in which the hearts of man would grow progressively colder and harder towards the things of God.
The most credible scientists today admit that the Universe appears to be designed by an intelligence, leaving the theory evolution with no credibility or remaining scientific authority.
Even though socialism has proven to be a historical failure, those who like the idea of bigger government and more control over the lives of individuals, continue to preach it’s gospel.
It seems reasonable that both socialim and Evolution will increasingly be on the forefront of American government policy as we near the day of Jesus return. When the antichrist makes his way onto the world scene, he will be the ultimate socialist who will unite the entire world into one government, one monetary system, one military power and one religious system.
Of course it is the spirit of antichrist that has placed the evolutionary theory into the American thought process, where God’s creative power and authority are denied and the wisdom of man and his scientific knowledge are glorified.
Rob Robinson
Notes:
1. Stephen Meyer, Signature in the cell
