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The End of Politics: Temple Slave States

New Polity

CHAPTER

The Illusion of Power

This chapter explores the dynamics of power and authority, emphasizing the inherent struggles for dominance within political systems. It critiques the concept of absolute sovereignty and illustrates how historical and philosophical perspectives reveal the enslavement that arises from a pursuit of power. The discussion connects themes of tyranny, imperialism, and idolatry, ultimately proposing that true liberation comes from a transformative understanding of authority and faith.

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