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medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture I’d like just to add something to Christopher’s arguments. Lenin’s heir Stalin had studied in the seminary and prepared to be a priest. Obviously this experience influenced his policy of promoting Lenin’s cult concurrently with the destruction of churches, monasteries and clergy. Lenin became an example of wisdom, honesty, courage, persistence etc. We can’t say that the people approached him for intercession in Heaven, but they swore in front of his body or images to be like him and to be worthy of his memory. Stalin was also put into the mausoleum next to Lenin (who, bytheway, wanted to be interred on the cemetery) but his “veneration” didn’t last. Anyhow now Lenin’s cult is over although his corpse is still displayed. ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html