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The question of whether or not Communisim could work in theory was settled before even the rise of the Soviet Union. Ludwig Von Mises correctly identified the problem with all socialism, communist or otherwise: there is no method for economic calculation without the market.
We do not need to have this discussion again. If socialism is to be advocated then a logically consistent answer/solution must be provided to address this.
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Just so you are aware, the Eastern Orthodox church has made communism anathema, meaning that you cannot be a communist Ortho Christian.
If I recall it was initially pronounced in 1913 or 1917, and re-iterated again in the 1970s. I don't recall the precise dates, but I love that it has been recognized for the Cain-like evil doctrine it is.