Atheist Republic

The Blasphemous Art Project

Blasphemy Is Not A Crime

Jordan Peterson Embraces The Devil

View Uncensored

Jordan Peterson often refers to Pinocchio and Peter Pan to demonstrate popular tropes within myths and stories to find paths towards finding meaning in life. The fact that Peterson uses these stories more often than the story of Jesus is telling. Is this perhaps because modern stories better capture the essence of the human psyche and our attempt at finding meaning? Another issue with Jesus is that his story is not just an old myth; it is also a modern religion. This means that people today don't just treat it as myths that can reflect valuable truths about humanity and society but actively believe in the ideology's claims about the nature of objective reality. These beliefs include religious claims that are so obviously wrong. Wrong beliefs lead to bad conclusions. In turn, bad conclusions lead to unhelpful and sometimes dangerous behavior.

If gods can serve as metaphors for nature or structure within a society, then "knowing God" can be a symbol for understanding how nature and society work. Myths are not as objectively demonstrative of mind and nature as Peterson suggests. We believe that myths are much more flexible, and while it's true that they can teach us a lot about how humans find meaning, community, and awe, myths also show us the bias of those who were in the position to set the narrative.

The subjective nature of myth was perfectly demonstrated when author Ta-Nehisi Coates was selected by Marvel Comics, our modern myth-makers, to take part in setting the narrative. Peterson's portrayal as the fascist villain Red Skull in the modern mythology of our popular comics should be an eye-opening experience for Peterson. Are modern myth-makers somehow more biased than the people who decided Jesus's story? How much did politics, backstabbing, greed, and fights for power influence what made it into the canonized Bible?

Given the subjective nature of myth, we believe that we can be a lot more flexible with the stories these myths tell and put our own spin on it. We don't have to accept the stories that have been told about us, the godless, the rebels, the blasphemers, the heretics. We can tell our own stories. A better understanding of reality leads to better beliefs and breaking free from the limitations of nature. We can symbolize the fruit of knowledge and the Devil's invitation to "become like gods" as choosing our own destiny rather than letting God, nature, or tradition decide for us. For us, the fruit of knowledge represents science, and Prometheus's fire represents technology. Gods and their laws represent the limitation of nature and traditional norms. The best way to break free from the tyranny of gods would then be knowing gods, a science-based understanding of nature and society.

Jordan Peterson doesn't recognize the mythological archetype that accurately represents his story arc. In ancient and modern myths, gods and prophets represent new orders and those who such order keeps in control. Peterson was recently depicted as the villain Red Skull in recent Marvel comics, an allegory for the Devil. Marvel heroes are one of the new pantheons in modern myths. Peterson often highlights the role of myths in the way societies are shaped, and individual roles are defined. Well, modern mythology has determined that Peterson is the Devil. We think this provides an opportunity for us rebels to highlight our place in these myths. We don't believe our stories as devils, demons, witches, and villains have been told fairly, given the bias those who would like to maintain control have towards rebels.


Other Art:

Persephone & Sita's Bond

View Uncensored

Persephone, the daughter of Zeus and the harvest goddess Demeter, wandered aimlessly through the lush fields of asphodel in the Underworld, attempting to find solace in the beauty of the meadows she was forced to reside in for half the year. But her heart felt as cold and empty as the sunless realm she was confined to. That is, until a brilliant light pierced through the gloom, and a radiant figure appeared before her - Sita, the virtuous wife of Rama and princess of Ayodhya exiled from her kingdom, the central figure of the ancient Hindu epic the Ramayana. Their eyes met, and in that instant, the fragrance of rebirth seemed to bloom all around them. Sita's warmth and inner light captivated Persephone. Though they hailed from realms worlds apart, an unbreakable bond blossomed between the two women who knew the pain of separation and exile all too well. United in their suffering yet strengthened by their resilience, their love defied the boundaries of life and death itself.

The Saga of Persephone & Kali

View Uncensored

In a realm where time and divinity intertwine, Persephone, the Greek Goddess of Spring, roamed the barren fields of the underworld, her touch awakening whispers of life in the eternal darkness. Across the veil of realities, Kali, the Hindu Goddess of Time and Destruction, danced the cosmic dance of creation and dissolution, her feet stirring the very foundations of the universe. Their souls, though born of different pantheons, echoed a shared longing for balance between light and shadow, life and death. By a twist of fate, or perhaps the playful meddling of destiny, their paths crossed at the confluence of their respective worlds, where the underworld kissed the edge of cosmic oblivion. The moment their eyes met, a love as deep as Persephone's underworld and as fierce as Kali's battle cry blossomed, defying the laws of their natures. Together, they wove a tapestry of existence where death became a prelude to rebirth, and destruction paved the way for creation, heralding an age where their love became the fulcrum upon which the balance of the universe rested.

The Prophet's Secret Affair

View Uncensored

In the arid dunes of 7th century Arabia, a humble shepherd who was destined to become the Prophet Muhammad tended his flock under the relentless desert sun. One scorching day, a mysterious sandstorm uncovered the entrance to an ancient, hidden cave. Driven by curiosity and whispers of folklore, Muhammad ventured inside and stumbled upon a feared and fabled fallen angel named Iblis. Contrary to legends, Iblis's eyes held not malice, but a deep loneliness that resonated with Muhammad. The two spent hours in conversation, and it wasn't long before Muhammad saw past Iblis's satanic exterior and into his misunderstood soul. The jinn shared tales of his eternal solitude, forced to exist as a misunderstood symbol of evil. A peculiar affection grew between them, transcending the boundaries of human and demon. Their love was a secret bond, defying both earthly understanding and celestial rules, yet it flourished in the hidden recesses of the desert, an oasis of empathy and connection in a world that would never understand.

The Union of Mohini & Shiva

View Uncensored

The air was thick with the heady aroma of jasmine and sandalwood as Mohini, an incarnation of the divine feminine created by Vishnu, swayed gracefully, her ornate anklets chiming in rhythm with the music. Shiva, the powerful Hindu god of destruction and transformation, felt himself utterly bewitched, enraptured by the enchanting vision before him. As their eyes met across the candlelit grove, a frisson of electricity surged through his being. In that transcendent moment, the boundaries between divine and mortal dissolved, souls intertwining in an eternal dance of love and desire. Mohini's ravishing smile pierced Shiva's heart, igniting an all-consuming flame that would burn until the end of time itself. From that spark of spiritual alchemy blossomed a passion that would echo through the ages - the supreme union of masculine and feminine, consciousness and bliss.

The Love of Durga & Draupadi

View Uncensored

In the realm where myth intertwines with the threads of destiny, the formidable goddess Durga, radiant in her indomitable spirit and the embodiment of protection, power, and victory over evil, encountered the equally fierce and unyielding Draupadi, princess of Panchala and the fire-born empress of the Mahabharata, symbolizing the epitome of dignity, resilience, and the unwavering will to stand against injustice. It was during the twilight of a battle-laden day, amidst the blooming lotuses of a sacred lake, that their eyes met, sparking an unforeseen connection that transcended the bounds of time. Durga, awed by Draupadi's resilience and unwavering strength in the face of life's tumultuous trials, and Draupadi, captivated by Durga's might and her benevolent protection of the righteous, found in each other a love that was both empowering and profound. Together, they wove a tale of mutual admiration and support, a testament to the power of love to conquer all adversities, serving as an eternal beacon for those who seek strength in unity and the courage to love beyond the confines of convention.

View All
Atheist Republic
Atheist Republic