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Become a patron of the show and help me make even more great episodes! \nDonate by visiting www.patreon.com/trucepodcast\n\nWhat is the difference between communism and socialism? They get used interchangeably in our culture, but do they really mean the same thing?\nIn this episode, we'll give a textbook definition of each and then see how those ideas change in the wild. Our guests today are my friend Brian Faehnrich, Professor Barbara Engel (author of "Russia in World History"), and Roland Elliott Brown (author of "Godless Utopia").\n\nThe basic difference between communism and socialism is where the profit goes:\n\nIn communism, the profits go to the government\n\nIn socialism, the profits can go to the people\n\n\nAlso, communism is inherently atheistic, in keeping with the vision of Karl Marx.\n\nTopic Covered:\n\nWhat is the difference between communism and socialism?\n\nWho was Karl Marx?\n\nWho invented communism?\n\nWhat was the first communist country? (Russia)\n\nHow did Vladimir Lenin rise to power?\n\nDoes communism work?\n\nIs communism a utopian idea?\n\nWhat did Karl Marx have against the Christian church?\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices