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===There are many differences between the United Order and Marxist Communism=== | ===There are many differences between the United Order and Marxist Communism=== | ||
− | Some have asserted that the United Order was simply a form of "communism." However, Joseph Smith predated Marx and Engels, whose ''Communist Manifesto'' was not written until 1848, so it would be impossible for | + | Some have asserted that the United Order was simply a form of "communism." However, Joseph Smith predated Marx and Engels, whose ''Communist Manifesto'' was not written until 1848, so it would be impossible for him to have drawn upon their ideas. |
Some of the differences between the United Order and Marxist Communism, include: | Some of the differences between the United Order and Marxist Communism, include: |
Some have asserted that the United Order was simply a form of "communism." However, Joseph Smith predated Marx and Engels, whose Communist Manifesto was not written until 1848, so it would be impossible for him to have drawn upon their ideas.
Some of the differences between the United Order and Marxist Communism, include:
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