Mikhail Bakunin - God and the State (Full Audiobook)

God and the State is an unfinished manuscript by the Russian anarchist philosopher Mikhail Bakunin, published posthumously in 1882. The work criticises Christianity and the then-burgeoning technocracy movement from a materialist, anarchist and individualist perspective.

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, Like and turn on notifications for More!
Enjoy :)

[badday]

“If god is, then man is a slave.” So well said

[fabricemukendi]

One of the most important human being ever lived

[kellerwiberry]

It's always so cool seeing references to my favorite anarchist. Benjamin tucker It's crazy how much He did for translation of works

[wikindog]

A great many things happened in 1882. Quite remarkable, almost uncanny! 🤠

[FringeWizard]

Anyone looking to round out their philosophical or political understandings should go read Bernardo Kastrup for a good defence of Metaphysical Idealism. It's a shame Christianity has tainted Idealism for so long but it's time to move on from the religious nonsense and recognize the primacy of consciousness at the same time.

[Freefolkcreate]

Choose your master. Would you be a slave to your self destruction, or to your creative nature? This is Christianity. It isn't unidimensional. It's multidimensional. It relates to all aspects of man and since we cannot understand our subconscious layers, we need the wisdom of planting seeds that do not destroy ourselves and others. It's also very simple. Those who call this religion are simply looking for a way out of taking full responsibility for themselves by serving the Truth. Which is Christ. It may be bitter. But it's better than continually hurting yourself for a lie.

[imogen]

The audio is too quiet to hear on normal speakers. What the fuck

[FringeWizard]

Love his critiques of religion but don't agree with his metaphysical materialism or that economics determines history.

[matthewclayton]

It's funny. I've noticed similarities in these anti-christianity philosophies. These guys try to take the inverted position from Christianity and say thus the opposite must be good. I think it's short sided and kinda ignorant to nuanced thought. The various attainments of philosophy and invention were due to pressure Christian policies. Therefore....

[JacksonEverley-fm]

Brown Sharon Wilson Helen Jones Margaret

[mnemosynetrident]

This man was pure filth and evil.

Marx rarely openly discussed metaphysical matters, but we can gather information about his views from people he associated with. Marx, along with the Russian anarchist Mikhail Bakunin, established the "First International." Bakunin wrote:

"The exalted evil, the rebellion of Satan against God, is the flowering of human liberation in this rebellion, which is the revolution. The phrase by which socialists identify themselves is, 'In the name of the one who was treated unjustly.' Satan, the eternal rebel, is the first free thinker and savior who shamed people for their base ignorance and obedience; Satan liberated humanity, stamped the mark of liberation and humanity on people's foreheads, incited rebellion, and made them eat the fruit of knowledge."

Bakunin not only praised Lucifer but also had concrete revolutionary plans, though these plans would not save the exploited poor. He wrote:

"In this revolution, we must awaken the devil in people's hearts to arouse their basest passions. Our mission is to destroy, not to teach. The desire for destruction is the desire for creation."