Stay Free with Russell Brand Jonathan Pageau - on Christianity, Culture & The Story of Christmas
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Dec 25, 2023 
Jonathan Pageau, philosopher and author, joins Russell Brand to discuss Christianity, the story of Christmas, the erosion of culture, and the power of fairy tales. They explore the adaptability of Christianity in different cultures, the significance of white asceticism, and the role of postmodernity in storytelling. They also touch on the consequences of ambiguity, the impact of globalism and technology on society, and Hollywood's lack of original ideas.
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Christmas as Hope Against Tyranny
- The story of Christmas symbolizes hope emerging in the darkest times under tyranny.
- Being Christian today can be the most rebellious act against a failing materialistic and authoritarian culture.
Individualism Enables Authoritarianism
- Individualism's rise weakens social buffers, allowing authoritarian power to fill the void.
- COVID revealed how global authorities and corporations increasingly impose control unnoticed.
Christianity Transforms Without Revolution
- Christianity aims to transform the state not by revolution, but through self-sacrifice and personal transformation.
- Historical revolutions often lead to tyranny, unlike the Christian method of change.