Black Mass: Apocalyptic Religion and the Death of Utopia

Black Mass by John Gray is a thought-provoking and insightful analysis of utopian ideals and their dangerous significance in contemporary politics.

This book provides a comprehensive history of utopianism, from the Reformation to the present day, and sheds light on how these ideas have taken on a dangerous significance in the hands of right-wing conservatives and religious zealots.

Gray argues that utopian politics have moved from the extremes of the political spectrum into mainstream politics, dominating the administrations of both George W.

Bush and Tony Blair, and indeed coming to define the political center.

Despite the bleak conclusions, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the dangers of utopian ideals and their impact on contemporary society.