Live Not By Lies: A Manual For Dissidents in Christian Countries

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 observed an acceleration of 'soft totalitarianism' in Western societies, including Europe.

Whether it’s:

• The effects of cancel culture online, where progressive voices marginalize conservative opinions, or
• The unprecedented restrictions of civil liberties in response to Covid-19,

many feel coerced into accepting the approved narrative on various topics—even if, deep down, we believe the truth might be different.

Rod Dreher believes this signals a creeping 'soft' totalitarianism, where 'safety' is prioritized above all else, and technology is increasingly used to achieve it. As we sleepwalk through the gradual erosion of our freedoms, we edge closer to the reality of a corporate surveillance state, one that restricts our ability to make decisions about our own lives.

What You’ll Find in Live Not By Lies

• Dreher amplifies the warnings of brave men and women who fought totalitarianism in the former Soviet bloc.
• He highlights the striking parallels they see in today’s Western societies.
• Through the experiences of these dissidents—ranging from globally renowned figures like Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn to unsung heroes whose quiet bravery is shared here for the first time—Dreher provides practical advice on:
  • Identifying the signs of this trend.
  • Resisting its spread in everyday life.

Live Not By Lies is a call to action. It seeks to awaken us and equip us for the long resistance ahead.