"The God and the State"

"The God and the State" by Mikhail Bakunin is a critique of religious authority and its influence on government and society. Bakunin argues that religion, particularly the concept of a divine power, often justifies oppression and inhibits individual freedom. He advocates for the separation of church and state, emphasizing that morality and justice should be based on human reason and solidarity rather than divine commandments. The work promotes anarchism, calling for the abolition of authoritarian structures rooted in religious and state institutions, encouraging people to govern themselves through mutual aid and collective effort.