The Non-prophets

Behind Jordan Peterson’s ‘Biblical’ Teaching Is His Own Humanistic AgendaThe Federalist, By Larry Taunton, on May 21, 2024https://thefederalist.com/2024/05/21/behind-jordan-petersons-biblical-teaching-is-his-own-humanistic-agenda/Jordan Peterson's foray into biblical teachings has been characterized by a problematic fusion of superficial theology and psychological self-help. His appeal to Christian evangelicals, who are drawn to his simplified solutions to complex existential questions, signifies a worrying trend of embracing pseudo-religious rhetoric. The critique by Larry Taunton, while pointing out flaws in Peterson's approach, is not without its own issues. Taunton falls into the trap of defending an inflexible, outdated interpretation of Christianity, and from a secular viewpoint, both Peterson and Taunton contribute to a landscape of confusion—Peterson through his shallow engagement and Taunton through his dogmatic stance. The piece reveals how Peterson's pseudointellectualism and Taunton's fundamentali