The book of Judges reveals a state of Christian atheism, where people believe in God but live like atheists, redefining God and morality according to their preferences. This leads to the strong oppressing the weak and despair, as seen in the stories of Micah and the Levite, who use God to serve their own interests rather than worshiping him. The absence of God's rule results in a nation where everyone does what is right in their own eyes, leading to chaos and destruction.