January 25, 2021
‘Government becomes God’: Jacobin’s satirical cover literally idolizing Biden strikes nerve
‘Government becomes God’: Jacobin’s satirical cover literally idolizing Biden strikes nerve
The cover for the winter edition of Jacobin, which was previewed hours after Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th US president, mercilessly mocks the US’ habit of treating its politicians like celebrities. Taking the next logical step, it reimagines the new president as a messiah, borrowing imagery from traditional Christian iconography.
Cult: Government Is Now The New Religion?
A new magazine cover of the Jacobin is striking a nerve after it appears that the magazine is saying the government is now god and our religion, to be worshipped. It sure begs the age-old question: who do you serve?