You've missed the movement of the syllogism in my replies, bb. True, the range of attraction to Marx or Marxism is varied, a range that includes escapists, no doubt. But that's neither here nor there as far as your claim is concerned, a claim which is wrong.
No doubt I'm beating a dead horse, but that wouldn't be a first for FR. Somehow that seems tied up with the problem of communication not entirely unique to a forum.
Marx or Marxism is popular because it rings true in important ways. In other words, its very much about First Reality, notwithstanding escapists. The guru Francis Schaeffer placed the stress right well: "Marxism is a Christian heresy."
Of course, all with love, hugs, and best wishes.
Well thanks for the correction, cornelis.
It may ring true in important ways but -- forgive me -- it is still based on a falsification of reality. It gets God wrong, and it gets man wrong. People can believe whatever they want to. But if belief is based on a false foundation, then nothing good can come of it.
I do agree with Schaeffer's statement, that "Marxism is a Christian heresy." So was Hegel's little project....