You Won't Believe What Karl Marx Wrote About the Devil - DON'T Google It

Summary

The transcript explores Karl Marx’s writings and personal beliefs, delving into his possible connections with dark, devilish ideologies. It discusses his poems, plays, and his infamous quote from Mephistopheles, which reveals a potentially sinister worldview. The script touches on his father’s concerns about Marx’s demonic influence, as well as references to his association with evil in Marxist circles. The conversation also raises the possibility of Marx having Satanic inclinations, examining historical accounts and the destructive impact of his ideology, leading to the deaths of millions in the 20th century.

Takeaways

• 😀 Marx wrote several dark, possibly Satanic poems and plays, including *Ulanm* (1837), which contains references to Mephistopheles and dark themes.
• 😀 The name *Ulanm* is an anagram for 'Emanuel,' which is associated with Christ, but Marx uses it to explore darker ideas.
• 😀 In *Ulanm*, the main character, Luchindo, embodies chilling and destructive qualities, reflecting Marx's fascination with destruction.
• 😀 Marx's favorite quote from *Faust*, 'Everything that exists deserves to perish,' reflects his inclination toward destruction and nihilism.
• 😀 Marx's family and close associates often described him in dark, devilish terms, with his father referring to him as governed by a 'demon.'
• 😀 Marx's son, Edgar, humorously addressed him as 'my dear devil,' further underscoring the dark perception of Marx within his family.
• 😀 Marx's wife referred to him as 'my wicked nave,' reinforcing the negative view of his character and ideas.
• 😀 Friedrich Engels, Marx's close friend, described him as a 'dark man' with a devilish, almost supernatural presence.
• 😀 Marx's father expressed concerns in 1837 about whether Marx's heart and mind could ever bring true happiness, suggesting his darker nature.
• 😀 Some biographers and scholars, like Robert Payne, argue that Marx may have been 'possessed by demons' or had a 'devil’s view of the world,' due to the malevolent nature of his ideas.

Q & A

What did Karl Marx write about Mephistopheles, and when were these writings done?

Karl Marx wrote several poems related to Mephistopheles, starting in 1837 and continuing into the early 1840s. One of the notable works was a chilling play called 'Ulanm,' written in the 1840s.

What is the significance of the play 'Ulanm' in Karl Marx's writings?

'Ulanm' is an anagram of the name Emanuel, referencing Christ, and is a dark, unsettling play with a character named Luchindo. The play and its themes are seen as reflecting Marx's rebellious and nihilistic worldview.

How did Marx's personal relationships reflect his philosophical and ideological views?

Marx's personal relationships were marked by unusual and sometimes dark language, with his son addressing him as 'my dear devil' and his wife calling him 'my wicked nave.' These references suggest a deep connection to demonic or rebellious themes in his life.

What was Karl Marx's father's concern about him?

Karl Marx's father, in a letter dated March 2, 1837, expressed concern that Marx was governed by a 'demon' and questioned whether he could ever find true happiness or impart happiness to those around him.

Did Karl Marx have a favorite quote? What was its significance?

Marx's favorite quote was from Mephistopheles: 'Everything that exists deserves to perish.' This quote reflects his nihilistic and destructive worldview, which remained central to his thinking throughout his life.

Was Karl Marx considered a Satanist?

While it cannot be definitively stated whether Marx was a Satanist, there is strong evidence that he was influenced by the Mephistophelean ethos, particularly through his writings and the centrality of dark, destructive themes in his work.

What did Robert Payne suggest about Karl Marx's relationship with demons?

Robert Payne, in his 1968 biography of Marx, suggested that Marx sometimes seemed possessed by demons and had a 'devil's view of the world.' This reflects Marx's destructive outlook, which was central to his ideology.

What role did Lenin play in relation to Marx's ideology?

Lenin, influenced by Marx's ideology, was responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people during the early years of the Russian Revolution. This violent legacy led some, like Richard Wormbrand, to argue that Lenin's actions reflected a satanic influence.

How did Lenin's actions compare to Marx's beliefs, particularly in terms of destruction?

Lenin's actions, which resulted in the deaths of over 500,000 people, were aligned with Marx's destructive ideology. Marx's central belief that 'everything that exists deserves to perish' is reflected in the violent and oppressive tactics used by Lenin in the name of Marxism.

How many people died as a result of Marxist ideology in the 20th century?

Marxist ideologies, particularly under Lenin and later regimes, were responsible for the deaths of over 100 million people in the 20th century, surpassing the casualties of World War I and World War II combined.