Mao's Religious Influence
Mao's larger-than-life image led to a religious fervor among his followers, with people believing in his superhuman powers. The dismantling of religious traditions in China, deemed exploitative by Communist ideology, started with the land reform in the 1950s, targeting Buddhist and Taoist monks. China's invasion of Tibet in the 1950s was justified by labeling the society as a theocratic and backward system hindering productive forces.In this clip
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