Strap in, skeptics and scripture-snarkers, for another blasphemous deep-dive into the Bible's gloomiest hits, as we unpack the cheerless world of Jeremiah chapters 6 through 10. Get ready to say "I told you so" to the ancient world as we dissect the not-so-uplifting words of a prophet who could've used a dose of sunshine.We're cranking up the irreverence and dialing down the reverence, starting with Jeremiah's centerpiece of sadness: the very middle letter of the Tanakh. Riveting, right? If you're the kind who thrills at alphabet antics, this is the nerdy nitpick for you. But don't fret, we're not here to bore you with letter counts—we're all about the action, or in this case, the lack thereof.Our spotlight falls on the OG drama queens: the wailing women. Forget "Netflix and Chill," these ladies were all about "Weep and Wail." Part professional mourners, part grief counselors, and all ancient Jewish custom, they put the 'fun' in funerals, the 'lively' in lifeless, and gave Jeremiah something to whine about. Hear about their eerie echoes through history, and marvel at how the art of paid grieving has evolved—or devolved, depending on your viewpoint.After you've dried your eyes from all that empathetic weeping (or stifled your yawns, we won't judge), we've got a teaser for our sacrilegiously named Book Club, perfect for washing down that bitter taste of Jeremiah's despair with a dose of literary levity. For those who keep the faith—in us, that is—our Patreon prophets get a holy sneak-peek at exclusive content that'll have you seeing visions... of more episodes.Join us as we wrap up our weekly dose of skepticism with a preview of Jeremiah chapter 11. Will it be more doomsaying, or will Jerry finally crack a smile? Spoiler alert: don't hold your breath. If you've ever wanted to question the Big Book without the guilt, consider this your sanctuary.We've got the lowdown on the biblical throwdown, so tune in, turn up the blasphemy, and enjoy a walk on the heretical side with your favorite atheist podcasters. Who said ancient texts had to be a snoozefest?Join us on DISCORD: https://discord.gg/8RwwMrb5zKSkip the ads by joining Acast+ https://plus.acast.com/s/6331d364470c7900137bb57dThank you for stopping by Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists!Check out these links for more information about our podcast and merchandise:Our Homepage: https://sacrilegiousdiscourse.com/ Join Acast+ to enjoy our podcast adfree! https://plus.acast.com/s/sacrilegiousiscourse.

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