The Atheist's Mistake.

ATHEISTS; BEHAVIOR modification; ORTHODOX Christianity; HUMAN behavior; HOLY Roman Empire

"The New Leviathans: Thoughts after Liberalism" by John Gray is a book that explores the decline of liberalism and the rise of alternative political ideologies. Gray argues that liberalism is derived from Christian monotheism and that its defining ideas, such as individualism and egalitarianism, are continuations of Christian beliefs. He examines different political systems that are emerging in the post-liberal world, including Russia's "Orthodox Leviathan," China's Panopticon, and the hyper-liberalism of the "woke" movement. While some readers may find Gray's views provocative, the book offers insightful observations on the changing political landscape. [Extracted from the article]

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