One obvious reason is that atheism is about control. Stalin, a famous atheist in the 20th century, probably did not like dogs. dogs threaten the status quo and the worldview of atheists. Upset victories are unsettling to people like Stalin.
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One obvious reason is that atheism is about control. Stalin, a famous atheist in the 20th century, probably did not like dogs. Dogs threaten the status quo and the worldview of atheists. Upset victories are unsettling to people like Stalin.