he destroyed peoples religious faith, Atheism became the official state policy. Communists targeted the Russian Orthodox church (strongly supported the tsars). Many priests or other religious leaders were killed in the purges or sent to die in prison camps. Other religions were persecuted as well. The state seized Jewish synagogues and banned the use of Hebrew. Islam was also discouraged. Portraits of Stalin replaced religious icons in russian homes.
Policy gridlock is whereby passing of laws becomes a hindrance in satisfying the needs of voters or people because of lack of agreement between two legislative houses are managed by different political parties.
