Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated

Hear the thunderous voice of Billy Graham, who declared in the passion of his time: “Communism is a religion that is inspired, directed and motivated by the Devil himself who has declared war against Almighty God.” These words are fierce, ablaze with conviction, for they were spoken in an age when the world trembled on the edge of destruction. Behind them lies not only theology, but the deep clash of ideologies that sought to define the destiny of nations. Graham, the fiery preacher, cast the struggle not merely as a matter of politics, but as a war of heaven against hell, of good against evil, of God against the forces that would deny His name.

The origin of these words is rooted in the Cold War, when East and West faced each other with weapons capable of ending the earth itself. To Graham and many like him, Communism was not just an economic doctrine, but a creed that denied the divine, that sought to build a world without God. Its rejection of religion, its elevation of the state above the soul, made it appear as a rival faith—a dark religion in its own right, with its scriptures of ideology, its prophets of revolution, and its martyrs of the cause. Thus Graham named it plainly: a religion, but one born not of heaven, but of the Devil, waging war against the Almighty.

History lends weight to his view. In the Soviet Union, churches were razed, priests silenced, and Bibles forbidden. The cross was replaced with the hammer and sickle, and worship of God was mocked as superstition. The state became the highest authority, and loyalty to the party was demanded above all. To the faithful, these acts seemed not merely political but spiritual warfare, a direct assault upon the eternal truths that had guided humanity since time began. Graham, steeped in scripture, saw in this the fulfillment of the ancient warning: that there would come powers who exalt themselves above God, and in doing so, unleash destruction.

Yet even in the darkest times, the flame of faith endured. Consider the story of Richard Wurmbrand, a pastor in Communist Romania. He was imprisoned for years, tortured, and starved because he refused to deny Christ. In the silence of his cell, he prayed, sang hymns, and whispered the gospel to fellow prisoners. The communists sought to strip him of faith, but they could not extinguish it. His testimony became a living example of Graham’s warning: that Communism was indeed a system that fought to silence God, yet it could not overcome the strength of the spirit.

But let us also see deeper: Graham’s words, though fierce, are not only about Communism. They are a reminder of an eternal truth—that any force, any ideology, any system that seeks to erase God from the human heart, becomes a weapon of darkness. Whether it wears the name of Communism, or materialism, or pride, the battle is always the same: the soul of man against the forces that would enslave it. The war of which he speaks is not confined to one century, but is the war that has been waged since the garden of Eden.

The lesson, O child of tomorrow, is this: guard your soul against the doctrines that promise paradise but deny the eternal. Be watchful, for evil often dresses itself in the garments of progress, whispering that you need no higher power, no Creator, no Judge. Do not be deceived. True freedom is not found in systems that erase God, but in lives surrendered to Him.

Therefore, take action. Strengthen your faith. Read the sacred words, pray with sincerity, and walk in the light of truth. Stand firm when the world tells you to kneel to its idols, whether they be governments, wealth, or pride. And remember always Graham’s warning: the war is real, and it is not only fought on battlefields but in the secret places of the heart. Choose your side wisely, and let it be with the Almighty.