East Germany Uses Sputnik to Challenge Church Influence
Berlin AP report details East Germany’s Communist regime using Sputnik to undermine the Evangelical church. Red led schools portray the satellite as proof man can master the universe without religion, while church leaders counter that Sputnik shows human achievement, not God's absence.
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Khrushchev Visit Spurs Red Youth Dedication Push
Church authorities warn of East German Reds seeking to intensify communizing schools during Khrushchev’s August visit. Youth 14 plus face a Communist dedication ceremony replacing church confirmation. Evangelical and Catholic leaders urge parents to choose between Red dedication and church rites. Separate note mentions Lotuka women smoke pipes while men rarely do.
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