Live Not by Lies
“Live Not by Lies” by Rod Dreher, published by Hodder & Stoughton on October 24, 2024, is a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary societal pressures and the implications of what the author terms ‘soft totalitarianism.’ In this edition, Dreher examines the increasing coercion to conform to dominant narratives, particularly in the context of cancel culture and civil liberties restrictions. He draws parallels between current Western experiences and historical totalitarian regimes, urging readers to recognize and resist these trends.
In “Live Not by Lies,” readers will find insights drawn from the experiences of dissidents who opposed totalitarianism in the former Soviet bloc. Dreher highlights the stories of both well-known figures and lesser-known heroes, providing practical advice on identifying and countering the erosion of freedoms. The book addresses themes of political ideologies, the intersection of religion and politics, and the psychological impacts of societal coercion. With 256 pages, this edition invites readers to reflect on their own beliefs and the importance of standing firm in the face of pressure to conform.
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Have you ever felt implicit pressure to ‘go along’ with something you believe not to be true?
Since Live Not by Lies was originally published in 2020 with a warning for America, many have seen in Europe and other Western nations an acceleration of ‘soft totalitarianism’ in our societies. Whether it is the effects of cancel culture online because of progressive voices marginalising conservative opinions, or the unprecedented restrictions of civil liberties in response to Covid-19, people feel coerced to go along with the approved narrative on whatever topic, even if, secretly, we may believe the truth is somewhat different.
Rod Dreher believe this represents a creeping ‘soft’ totalitarianism, where ‘safety’ is seen as paramount and technology is increasingly employed in its pursuit. As we
sleepwalk through the erosion of our freedoms, we hasten the possibility of a corporate surveillance state that restricts our ability to make decisions about our own lives.
In Live Not By Lies, Dreher amplifies the alarm sounded by the brave men and women who fought totalitarianism in the former Soviet bloc and who see similarities today in the West. He draws on the experience of brave dissidents – some, like Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, known worldwide, but many others whose quiet heroism is revealed here for the first time – who offer practical advice for how to identify this trend and resist it.
Live Not By Lies aims to wake us and equip us for the long resistance.
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