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Amos Chapter 8: Bible Study by Atheists

Season 30, Ep. 10

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Amos Chapter 8: Fruit Baskets and Famine


Join Husband and Wife as they tackle Amos Chapter 8 in this episode of Sacrilegious Discourse. With their unique blend of humor and skepticism, they delve into the bizarre imagery of fruit baskets and the divine threats of famine—not of food, but of God's words.


Here's what we're unpacking:


1. Fruitful Visions: Discover the symbolic meaning behind God's vision of a basket of ripe fruit and what it foretells for the Israelites.

2. Divine Pettiness: Explore the petty nature of biblical narratives and how they reflect the human element in scripture.

3. Cultural Commentary: Discuss the societal implications of religious holidays and the modern parallels of greed and consumerism.

4. The Fear Factor: Analyze the paradox of fear and certainty in religious belief systems and the impact of indoctrination.


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