Are you ready for another riveting ride through the annals of ancient antics? Buckle up, non-believers, because this episode of our skeptical soiree is all about Jeremiah Chapter 38, where divine warnings and political maneuvers collide like never before. We're diving deep into the muddy cistern of religious rhetoric and the slimy politics of Jerusalem's elite, and boy, do we have some hot takes for you.In this episode, we dissect the life and (almost) death of the Bible's gloomiest doomsayer, Jeremiah, as he flip-flops between a dank pit and the king's palace like it's nobody's business. King Zedekiah is serving up some serious wishy-washy realness, and we're here to call it out. Is Jeremiah a true prophet, or just another pawn in the game of thrones? (And we're not talking about the HBO series, although the drama level is pretty comparable.)We'll also get into the unlikely hero of the day, Ebed-Melech. This Ethiopian eunuch has more compassion in his pinky toe than all of Jerusalem's ruling class combined. And let's not forget about the thirty (or was it three?) men who rescue Jeremiah from the mire. Talk about a biblical blooper – can't the holy text keep its numbers straight?Join us as we navigate the labyrinth of ancient Jerusalem's political intrigue and ponder the timeless question: is prophecy just another word for manipulation? Spoiler alert: our atheist perspective might just lead us to a certain conclusion. Tune in, and don't forget to bring your sense of humor and a healthy dose of skepticism.Remember to hit that subscribe button and leave us a divine (or not so divine) review. Because who needs holy water when you can wade through the murky waters of biblical critique with us? See you in the court of public opinion – no cisterns allowed.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 BY 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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