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Militant Atheism

Militant atheism is a term applied to atheism which is hostile towards religion. Historically, the main usage of the term refers to the doctrine advocating the propagation of atheism among the masses, as well as the combating of religion as a harmful aberration, which was often undertaken by atheist states. This application of the term was an integral part of the materialism of Marxism-Leninism, and significant in the French Revolution, the Soviet Union, and Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution.
Student: Have there ever been any antireligious extremists?

Professor: Yes, in the Soviet Union for example, militant atheism was official doctrine; churches, mosques, and temples were liquidated and those that remained were forbidden to give to the poor or carry on educational activities. Moreover, thousands of believers were imprisoned or executed.
by Veritas2011 October 2, 2011
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Canadian Military

The Canadian Armed Forces also referred to as the Canadian Forces or CF. The combined branches of the military forces of Canada, these being Canada's army, navy, and air force.

The Canadian Forces are charged with providing a multipurpose, combat-capable military service that is ready and able to:

* protect Canada effectively from a direct military threat;
* respond to terrorist activities;
* help Canadians during times of domestic crises caused by environmental or other disasters;
* assist government agencies to
o handle civil emergencies,
o protect Canada's fisheries,
o interdict illegal drugs,
o provide search and rescue services.

Canadian Forces also have a long history of leadership in multi-national peacekeeping and humanitarian relief efforts worldwide.

The Canadian Forces or its component regiments have fought in the War of 1812, the Fenian Raids (1841-1871), North-West Rebellion (1885), the Boer War, World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the First Gulf War, and have contributed to UN and other peacekeeping missions and undeclared wars, notably the Suez Crisis, Cyprus, Croatia, Bosnia, and the War on Terrorism (Afghanistan). Canada is a charter member of NATO and a member of the North American Air Defence treaty (NORAD).
The Canadian Military is one of the most professional and well trained military forces in the world.
by Wikipedia April 19, 2005
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This isn’t an Invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine. It is a Special Military Operation.
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militial

this is the word you use when you said violent in an essay too many times
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The Manitoba Maple

When you are fucking a chick from behind against a maple tree then you tap the tree and maple syrup runs down her face
I was camping with Laura, we had some drinks, next thing I know we were in the woods and I was giving her The Manitoba Maple
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militant

A description of a person that is overly determined to prove their point. A militant person might resort to verbal or physical attacks.
PETA is a militant organization.
by scy1192 October 18, 2008
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