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Joseph Stalin
Was Religion Significant To Him?
Joseph's mother was a devout Russian Orthodox Christian and wanted him to become a priest. In 1888, she managed to enroll him in church school in Gori where he was born and grew up. Joseph did well in school, and his efforts gained him a scholarship to Tiflis Theological Seminary in 1894. A year later, Joseph came in contact with Messame Dassy, a secret organization that supported Georgian independence from Russia. Some of the members were socialists who introduced him to the writings of Karl Marx and Vladimir Lenin. Joseph joined the group himself in 1898.
Some Background Information
Joseph Stalin was born on December 18, 1879 to a very poor family. As a child he was bullied and the other village children treated him cruelly, instilling in him a sense of inferiority; Because of this, Joseph began a quest for greatness and respect. His mother was pleased because she wanted him to become a priest. Instead of fulfilling his mother's wishes he developed a cruel streak for those who crossed him. Stalin became involved in revolutionary politics, as well as criminal activities, as a young man.
Stalin rose to power as General Secretary of the Communist Party, becoming a Soviet dictator upon Vladimir Lenin's death in 1929. Stalin forced rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agricultural land, resulting in millions dying from famine while others were sent to camps. His Red Army helped defeat Nazi Germany during WWII. However, he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign