What is bewildering about a Left wing hate monger, Pope? That is what socialists are and do.
They would roast you over a fire in the US, if they could get away with it. They hate Christians and they hate Christ. They use the power of the State to kill people when they can. That is what social justice is to leftists - death. No matter how “nice” you are, they want to make you feel bad and afraid and if they can, dead. Just like your pals the Islamists.
Communists may use you as a useful idiot to get what they want. But ultimately they always turn on organized religion. They will brook no competitors for the affections of the people.