How the State replaced God: The Religion of Totalitarianism

Since the birth of totalitarianism in the 20th century much has been written about this form of rule and millions have read George Orwell’s depiction of it in the classic novel 1984. But what is often overlooked is that totalitarianism is more than just a political system, it is a fanatical religion, and this religion is spreading across the globe with a ferocity not seen since the mid-20th century. In this video Academy of Ideas investigates the religious nature of totalitarianism in the recognition that we must know our enemy if we are to defeat it.

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhNJJmmCkqY