Historical Events tagged with "atheism"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Pope John XXIII Excommunicates Fidel Castro
Pope John XXIII officially excommunicated Fidel Castro in a significant religious move. This action underscored the growing rift between the Catholic Church and communist regimes, particularly in Latin America, where Castro's government in Cuba was attempting to align itself with Marxist ideologies. The excommunication was a clear stance against the atheistic principles promoted by Castro's regime, marking a pivotal moment of tension between religious and political spheres during the Cold War. This event exemplified the broader struggle between communism and religion at that time.
Continue ReadingShelley's Expulsion from Oxford for Atheism
Percy Bysshe Shelley was expelled from the University of Oxford following the publication of his pamphlet 'The Necessity of Atheism'. The document argued against the existence of God and promoted rational thought, leading to controversy and backlash from university authorities. The event highlighted the tensions between liberal thought and traditional religious beliefs, reflecting broader societal debates of the time.
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