This new book about Europe misunderstands what truly holds Western Civilization together. It’s a stark reminder of the Left’s ongoing project to erase history and replace it with a secular, globalist fantasy.
- Key Takeaways:
- The author views the EU as the natural and desired endpoint of European history.
- He downplays the role of Christianity and national identity in European strength.
- He absurdly equates American conservatism with Russian authoritarianism.
The EU: A False Idol of Unity
Roderick Beaton, a professor at King’s College London, offers a sweeping history of Europe, arguing that everything from ancient Greece to the war in Ukraine points to the necessity of a unified European Union. He sees the EU as the pinnacle of European achievement, a project threatened by both Putin’s Russia and, bizarrely, a conservative America. This is nonsense.
This “history” isn’t really about the past; it’s a thinly veiled attempt to justify the European Union. Beaton cherry-picks historical events, judging them based on how closely they resemble the modern EU. He praises the Roman Empire (despite its brutal conquest) and laments the failure of Greek city-states to unify, all to push his pro-EU agenda.
Erasing God, Embracing Chaos
A glaring flaw in Beaton’s argument is his dismissal of Christianity’s role in shaping Europe. He bemoans the “expulsion of Christianity” from the European project, yet fails to grasp that this very expulsion is a root cause of the EU’s current struggles. Brussels elites rejected any mention of Christianity in the proposed European Constitution, opting instead for bland references to “cultural, religious and humanist inheritance.” You can’t build a lasting civilization on vague ideals.
The decline of Christianity in Europe hasn’t led to peace and unity, as Beaton seems to believe. Instead, it’s ushered in an era of violence and division. The French Revolution, with its mass slaughter, exemplifies the bloody consequences of secular utopianism. Nationalism, divorced from faith, becomes a destructive force, with nations worshipping themselves rather than a higher power.
The Nation-State: Europe’s True Shield
Beaton ends his book with a gloomy assessment of recent events, from 9/11 to Brexit, viewing them as setbacks to the EU’s grand project. He fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine could lead to Europe falling under Moscow’s control. His solution? A stronger, more united European Union.
This is delusional. The EU isn’t protecting Europe. Ukrainians are defending their nation with their lives. It is the very nations the EU seeks to dissolve that are now the best defense against Russian aggression. People fight for their homelands, for their culture, for their faith – not for bureaucratic rules and regulations imposed by Brussels.
The idea that a conservative America, standing for national sovereignty and individual liberty, is somehow akin to Russian authoritarianism is insulting. It reveals a profound misunderstanding of both American and Russian politics. True strength lies in faith, family, and a fierce love of country—values the EU seems determined to erase.
Will Europe ever learn from its mistakes and rediscover the values that once made it great?
