Live Not By Lies

The central message of this sermon is that America, and possibly other Western liberal democracies, are gradually succumbing to totalitarianism, but this time in a "soft" or "kinder, gentler" form, where individuals are discouraged from thinking critically and freely expressing their opinions, as they become increasingly controlled by progressive ideologies and social media mob mentality. This subtle yet insidious threat to individual liberty is difficult for many Americans to recognize because it differs significantly from the traditional image of totalitarianism, which is often associated with brutal suppression and censorship. The speaker suggests that this emerging totalitarianism is driven by a utopian vision that seeks to rewrite history and control thought, speech, and behavior through constant changing standards of what is acceptable and unacceptable, making it difficult for individuals to discern right from wrong or truth from falsehood. This sermon invites the listener to consider the warnings of immigrants who have lived under communist regimes and are now sounding the alarm about a similar threat in America, urging the church to adapt and remain faithful in these increasingly hostile circumstances.