The Devil and Communist China: From Mao Down to Xi

The Devil and Communist China

By Steven Mosher · Published by TAN Books

Overview

In The Devil and Communist China, Steven Mosher offers a forceful examination of the spiritual and ideological roots of the Chinese Communist regime. Drawing on decades of expertise, Mosher argues that the animating force behind communist rule in China is not merely political ambition, but a deeper rebellion against God, moral order, and every authority higher than the state. Tracing this pattern from Chairman Mao to Xi Jinping, the book shows how the regime has cultivated an all-consuming demand for loyalty that reaches into the very sanctuary of the human conscience. Mosher explores the replacement of Christian worship with political indoctrination, the systematic confiscation of Bibles, and the elevation of party leaders into quasi-sacred figures. This is a sobering study of tyranny, idolatry, and the profound spiritual cost of a society ordered against its Creator. Direct and unflinching, Mosher challenges us to see this persecution as the preeminent moral and spiritual battle of our time.

• The Roots of Rebellion: Understand the anti-religious foundations of Chinese communism and its inherent hatred for any power higher than the Party.
• Political Idolatry: Examine the cults of personality surrounding Mao and Xi Jinping, where the state demands the devotion that belongs to God alone.
• Persecution of the Church: Witness the ongoing manipulation and suppression of Christianity in China, including the "Sinicization" of religious doctrine.
• Ancient Legalism to Modern Terror: Discover how modern totalitarianism was prepared by ancient Chinese political thought, creating a system of centralized, absolute power.
• A Moral Call to Action: Shift your perspective from seeing China through a purely geopolitical lens to understanding it as a profound battlefield of spiritual warfare.

From the Book

“The totalitarian state does not merely seek obedience. It seeks worship, demanding that no authority, truth, or god stand above its own will.”

Intended Audience

This book is a vital resource for Catholics and other Christians seeking to understand the spiritual dimension of global political shifts. It is ideal for readers concerned with human dignity, religious liberty, and the ongoing struggle against anti-Christian political systems. Note: This book contains graphic language and material that may not be suitable for children or teenagers.

FAQs

Is this book based on first-hand research?
Yes. Steven Mosher was the first social scientist to be allowed into China for research in 1979 and has spent decades documenting the regime's human rights abuses.

How does this book address the current Vatican-China relations?
While focused on the regime itself, the book provides the essential context needed to understand why the CCP views independent religious authority as an existential threat.

Why the focus on "The Devil"?
Mosher argues that the level of cruelty and systematic destruction of human nature seen in Chinese communism cannot be explained by politics alone—it points to a diabolical influence.