With One Hand On The Bible - Religion and politics have long shaped societal values, sometimes with devastating consequences.
- Imani Dumas
- Oct 22
- 2 min read
The intersection of religion and politics has long shaped societal values, sometimes with devastating consequences. With One Hand On The Bible explores how extremist ideology can disguise itself as faith.
The MAGA-hat-wearing shooter standing on a Bible is a provocative symbol of how ideology can justify violence and oppression. Through figurative sculpture and symbolic realism, the work critiques the moral contradictions that arise when religious belief is weaponized to support systemic injustice.
This piece asks viewers to reflect on how people contribute to or resist these narratives.
Society often rewards performative piety while ignoring the real-world harm caused by policies and rhetoric rooted in exclusion. By presenting the figure as both human and monstrous, the sculpture reminds us that freedom and justice are meaningless if ideology supersedes morality.
People deserve to live in a society where beliefs do not justify harm, where equality is non-negotiable, and where faith is a personal sanctuary rather than a tool of oppression.
The work also critiques complicity. How often do people remain silent in the face of injustice because it aligns with their ideology? By creating a tangible representation of this dangerous intersection, the sculpture forces audiences to confront the consequences of passive acceptance. Freedom, safety, and equality require active engagement, not blind adherence to dogma or political loyalty.
Ultimately, With One Hand On The Bible serves as both warning and call to action.
Art becomes a mirror, reflecting the societal choices we make and the systems we support. The sculpture insists that moral clarity and justice cannot be optional; equality must remain foundational, and people must be empowered to reject harmful ideologies without fear of social reprisal.
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