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In 1956, just three years after the death of Joseph Stalin, perhaps Russia’s most tyrannical leader, Nikita Khrushchev, the new prime ministry of Russia, gave an address to the 20th Congress of the Communist Party.
What was said – and not said – that day, left an indelible mark on everyone in the room.
In his speech, Premier Khrushchev denounced many of Stalin’s practices. Included in Khrushchev’s criticism of Stalin were the former dictator’s murderous purges, show trials, torture, and deportments to Siberia and the Gulag.
It was not the first time, nor the last time, that Khrushchev openly denounced Stalin. But during this public meeting, Khrushchev was interrupted by a heckler’s shout in the audience. “You were one of Stalin’s colleagues. Why didn’t you stop him?”
“Who said that?” roared Khrushchev. An agonizing silence followed as nobody in the room dared move a muscle.
A red-faced Khrushchev pounded his fist upon the podium and again demanded “Who said that?”
Silence reigned.
Then Khrushchev replied quietly, “Now you know why.”
Unlike Khrushchev, Christians must be people who take a stand when taking a stand is necessary. It does little good to criticize the past…especially when we could have altered it.
Resource’s Origin:
The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene. Penguin Group, 1998, Page 73.
Topics Illustrated Include:
Abuse
Criticism
Fear
Government
Influence
Injustice
Leadership
Politicians
Taking a Stand
Taking Action
Tolerance
Torture
War
World War II
(Resource cataloged by David R Smith)
