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School Of Darkness
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The Story Of How Bella Dodd Left The Catholic Faith Of Her Childhood To Become A Highranking Member Of The Communist Party Usa, And Later Found Her Way Back To The Church.Bella Dodd Ranks With Whittaker Chambers As A Leading Converted Communist. Her Testimony Before Investigating Committees Revealed The Extent To Which Communist Infiltration Had Taken Place In America, Particularly Among Teachers In Schools And Colleges. This Record Of Her Life Describes How She Came To Be A Member Of The Communist Party, The Reasons For Her Gradual Disillusionment And Final Break With The Party, And Her Eventual Return To The Catholic Church Into Which She Was Born.Her Conversion To Communism Was A Slow Usurpation Of The Mind By An Appeal To Love Of Humanity, A Vision Of A Better Society, And Wider Social Justice. In Time She Became A Member Of The Partys National Committee, And Was Intensely Active In Combating The Rappcoudert Investigation Of Communist Teachers, In Supporting Loyalist Spain, And In The United Democratic Front Maintained During World War Ii. But She Was Gradually Repelled By The Dictatorial Methods Of The Party And The Constant Struggle For Power. Her Divorce From Her Husband, And Her Own Ill Health Speeded Her Estrangement From Party Leaders And Resulted In Her Expulsion From The Party In 1949.Dodds Reentrance Into The Catholic Churchwhich As A Communist She Had So Bitterly Attackedwas A Natural Result Of Her New State Of Mind. In The Early 1950S, She Provided Detailed Explanations Of The Communist Subversion Of The Church, Reporting That In The 1930S We Put Eleven Hundred Men Into The Priesthood In Order To Destroy The Church From Within, [And That] Right Now They Are In The Highest Places In The Church. From Such Positions They Were Working To Bring About Change In Order To Weaken The Churchs Effectiveness Against Communism. She Said Further That These Changes Would Be So Drastic That You Will Not Recognize The Catholic Church.Bella Dodds Story Is A Human Document Of Immense Importance To Americans Today. Here Are The Inner Workings Of The Communist Party In The United States In The Early To Mid20Th Century As Seen From The Secret Counsels And Strategy Meetings Of The National Committee, To Which She Belonged For A Crucial Span Of Years. The Climax Of The Book Is A Snowy Christmas Eve When Bella Finds The Reaffirmation Of Her Faith, And Is Able To Say, I Have Learned From Bitter Experience That You Cannot Serve Man Unless You First Serve God In Sincerity And Truth. Not Being Able To Secure Her Baptismal Certificate From Italy After Inquiry, She Was Baptized By Bishop Fulton J. Sheen In St. Patricks Cathedral, New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'School of Darkness'? A: 'School of Darkness' explores the journey of Bella Dodd from her Catholic upbringing to her involvement with the Communist Party USA, and her eventual return to the Church. It highlights the internal conflicts and ideological struggles she faced during this transformative period.
- Q: Who is the author of 'School of Darkness'? A: The author of 'School of Darkness' is Bella V. Dodd, who provides a personal account of her life experiences and political beliefs.
- Q: What type of binding does 'School of Darkness' have? A: 'School of Darkness' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and portable for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'School of Darkness'? A: 'School of Darkness' consists of 274 pages, offering an in-depth look at Bella Dodd's life and her insights on communism and the Catholic Church.
- Q: When was 'School of Darkness' published? A: 'School of Darkness' was published on September 25, 2017.
- Q: Is 'School of Darkness' suitable for readers interested in political history? A: Yes, 'School of Darkness' is suitable for readers interested in political history, particularly the dynamics of the Communist Party in the United States during the early to mid-20th century.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of 'School of Darkness'? A: Readers can expect a reflective and personal writing style in 'School of Darkness,' as Bella Dodd shares her life story with honesty and insight.
- Q: Does 'School of Darkness' include any personal anecdotes? A: Yes, 'School of Darkness' includes personal anecdotes from Bella Dodd's life, providing a unique perspective on her experiences within the Communist Party and her eventual return to faith.
- Q: What is the significance of Bella Dodd's testimony in 'School of Darkness'? A: Bella Dodd's testimony in 'School of Darkness' is significant as it reveals the extent of communist infiltration in American institutions, particularly in education and religion, during her time.
- Q: Can 'School of Darkness' be used as a resource for understanding communism's impact on American society? A: Yes, 'School of Darkness' serves as a valuable resource for understanding the impact of communism on American society, particularly through the lens of Bella Dodd's firsthand experiences.