Sacrilegious Discourse - Bible Study for Atheists
Religion & Spirituality
About
Husband and Wife are two non-believers who have always wanted to read the Bible. Why would we subject ourselves to this you might ask? From our perspective it helps us understand where the Christians around us, here in the Midwest, are coming from when they quote the Bible at us. Husband is basically an Atheist and wife leans Agnostic but mostly Atheist and we’re just having some fun at the Bible’s expense while learning more about what our neighbors claim we’re going to hell over. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
- Matthew Chapter 3: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse discusses Matthew Chapter 3, examining John the Baptist's role, the sudden appearance of baptism, and questioning why Jesus, as the sinless Son of God, would need to be baptized. The hosts also explor…
- Matthew Chapter 2: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse discusses Matthew Chapter 2, focusing on the narrative elements such as the Magi, King Herod's reaction, Joseph's angelic dreams, and the concept of prophecy fulfillment within the New Testament. The…
- Matthew Chapter 1: Bible Study by Atheists
The episode delves into Matthew Chapter 1, examining Jesus's lineage, Mary's pregnancy "through the Holy Spirit," and Joseph's dream. The hosts provide an atheist perspective on the New Testament's origin story and its theological implicat…
- Introduction to Matthew: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode introduces the Gospel of Matthew, examining its authorship, likely late-first-century dating, and its depiction of Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. It also explores Matthew's focus on prophecy fulfillment, Jewish identity, and the…
- Maccabees Wrap Up: The OT is DONE!
This episode concludes the Old Testament discussion by examining 1 and 2 Maccabees, including the Maccabean Revolt, the Hasmonean dynasty, and the influence of Greek culture. It also touches on Antiochus IV Epiphanes and the evolution of J…
- 2 Maccabees Chapters 11 - 15 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse covers 2 Maccabees chapters 11-15 through an atheist lens, discussing military campaigns, divine propaganda, prayers for the dead, and the book's unusual epilogue. The hosts also touch upon a tangent…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 15: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse covers 2 Maccabees 15, the final chapter of the Old Testament for the podcast. The hosts analyze the chapter's themes of war propaganda, divine intervention, and the violent mutilation of Nicanor's co…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 14: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees Chapter 14, exploring themes of political betrayal, religious propaganda, and martyrdom. The hosts connect the ancient text
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 13: Bible Study by Atheists
In this episode of Sacrilegious Discourse, atheist hosts analyze 2 Maccabees Chapter 13, finding it a chaotic narrative filled with military numbers, political backstabbing, and a strange ash-tower execution. They discuss Judas Maccabeus,…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 12: Bible Study by Atheists
The hosts of Sacrilegious Discourse dissect 2 Maccabees Chapter 12, criticizing its propaganda, nonsensical numbers, and cycle of violence. They explore theological themes of resurrection and martyrdom, concluding the book promotes an expa…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 11: Bible Study by Atheists
In this episode, Sacrilegious Discourse critiques 2 Maccabees 11, focusing on the book's abrupt shift from divine warfare to political correspondence. Hosts question the necessity of human fighting if God intervenes, mock casualty figures…
- 2 Maccabees Chapters 6 - 10 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees chapters 6-10, highlighting themes of torture, divine vengeance, and punishment theater. The atheist hosts critique the perceived cruelty and absurdity of the biblical text, offer…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 10: Bible Study by Atheists
Sacrilegious Discourse breaks down 2 Maccabees Chapter 10, discussing the temple rededication, Hanukkah origins, the blend of ritual purity and warfare, and questioning the nature of Yahweh. The hosts compare biblical events to pop culture…
- Between the Testaments
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse examines the period between the Old and New Testaments, detailing the Maccabean revolt, Roman intervention, and the emergence of various Jewish sects like the Pharisees and Sadducees, highlighting the…
- Cognitive Dissonance, Cults, and Cowboy Delusions
This episode uses Dallas Cowboys fandom to illustrate cognitive dissonance, cult behavior, and political tribalism, showing how people ignore evidence to protect their beliefs. The hosts discuss cult logic in various contexts, including re…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 9: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse dissects 2 Maccabees 9, an atheist critique of the biblical text's depiction of Antiochus's gruesome death as divine vengeance. The hosts mock the absurdity, question the theology, and discuss the tex…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 8: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees 8, where atheists critique the text's depiction of Judas Maccabeus's rebellion, divine involvement in warfare, and the morality of violence. The hosts discuss themes of martyrdom,…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 7: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees Chapter 7, focusing on the brutal martyrdom of seven brothers and their mother under Antiochus IV Epiphanes. The hosts critique the text's depiction of religious coercion, torture…
- The Power Handoff That Sets Up the New Testament
This episode details the shift from Greek to Roman influence in Judea, explaining the establishment of client kingdoms and the political and social conditions that influenced the New Testament era. It covers key events like Pompey's conque…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 6: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees Chapter 6, detailing Antiochus IV Epiphanes's persecution of Jews, including the outlawing of Jewish law and forced Hellenization. The hosts discuss the brutal oppression, collect…
- 2 Maccabees Chapters 1 - 5 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode discusses 2 Maccabees chapters 1-5, covering the Temple rededication, a divine intervention against Heliodorus, the corruption of the high priesthood, and Antiochus IV's violent actions in Jerusalem. The narrative explores the…
- Judaism Uncut
This episode examines the cultural and religious friction between ancient Greek gymnasiums and Jewish communities, focusing on how Greek ideals of nudity and the visible marker of circumcision influenced identity politics and contributed t…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 5: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees Chapter 5, covering the appearance of sky cavalry, Jason's violent attempt to seize power, and Antiochus IV Epiphanes's brutal subjugation of Judea and desecration of the Temple.…
- Religion Is “Declining”… So Why Does It Feel Like It’s Everywhere?
This episode discusses the apparent global decline of religion contrasted with its persistent visibility, especially in the U.S. Midwest. It examines how religion is amplified by nationalism and politics, why modern life reduces religious…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 4: Bible Study by Atheists
In this episode of Sacrilegious Discourse, hosts analyze 2 Maccabees Chapter 4, detailing the corrupt sale of the high priesthood, forced Hellenization, and political assassinations. They compare these ancient events to modern corruption a…
- ICE Shootings in Minnesota
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes escalating violence related to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, focusing on three specific incidents and questioning official narratives through a secular lens. The hosts critique the…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 3: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees 3, focusing on the story of Heliodorus and the temple treasury. The hosts critique the narrative's handling of religious hypocrisy, purity culture, and draw parallels to modern pr…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 2: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 2 Maccabees Chapter 2, covering the apocryphal story of Jeremiah hiding the Ark of the Covenant, discussions on prosperity versus materialism, and the meta-commentary on the difficulties of l…
- ICE Pastor Protest
The episode discusses a protest against a pastor with ICE ties at a Southern Baptist church, criticizing the church's reaction and perceived hypocrisy regarding sanctuary and criticism. It also examines the FACE Act and the performance of…
- 2 Maccabees Chapter 1: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse examines 2 Maccabees Chapter 1, focusing on the historical narrative, religious propaganda surrounding Antiochus, and miraculous events like the hidden altar fire, which the hosts interpret skepticall…
- Pondering Christianity Across the Pond
The episode contrasts American Christianity, often tied to political identity and business-like church structures, with British Christianity, where religion is more of a cultural background element. It discusses the "personal relationship…
- What the Macaroni?
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse accidentally finishes 1 Maccabees, prompting a discussion on the Intertestamental Period. It covers the political and cultural shifts from Persian to Roman rule, the evolution of Judaism with new sect…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 16: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 1 Maccabees Chapter 16, detailing Simon Maccabee
- 1 Maccabees Chapters 11 - 15 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse provides an atheist analysis of 1 Maccabees chapters 11-15. It covers Jonathan's political shifts, the diplomatic efforts with Rome and Sparta, Simon's rise to power after Jonathan's execution, and th…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 15: Bible Study by Atheists
The episode breaks down 1 Maccabees 15, focusing on the letters exchanged between Antiochus and Simon, Roman intervention, the siege of Dor, and Antiochus's subsequent demands. The hosts also discuss the confusing use of pronouns and the c…
- Chronicles’ Post-Exile PR Spin
This episode compares the books of Samuel/Kings with Chronicles, examining how Chronicles presents a post-exile "rewrite" of history, focusing on Judah, the Temple, and sanitized accounts of kings like David and Manasseh, drawing parallels…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 14: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode analyzes 1 Maccabees 14, treating it as propaganda that credits Simon with peace while detailing his conquests and consolidation of power. The hosts note the chapter's self-congratulatory tone regarding Simon's perpetual rule…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 13: Bible Study by Atheists
1 Maccabees Chapter 13 details Simon taking over leadership after Jonathan's capture, fortifying Jerusalem, and dealing with Tryphon's ransom demands and betrayal. It also covers Simon's military actions, a letter from King Demetrius, and…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 12: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse examines 1 Maccabees Chapter 12, focusing on Jonathan's diplomatic maneuvers with Rome and Sparta, Simon's strategic conquests, and Jonathan's fatal misjudgment of Trifon's intentions.
- Xmas Eve, Not Xmas Steve Part 2
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse, titled "Xmas Eve, Not Xmas Steve Part 2," analyzes and debunks common conservative arguments, such as those concerning "indoctrination," "grooming," and LGBTQ+ issues, providing listeners with comeba…
- Xmas Eve, Not Xmas Steve
This episode tackles holiday family conflicts, roleplaying conservative relatives to discuss strategies for deflecting offensive remarks and "bumper-sticker theology." It includes responses to common homophobic phrases and offers advice on…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 11: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 1 Maccabees 11, likening its political machinations and betrayals to Game of Thrones. The hosts highlight the human-driven power plays, the absence of divine action, and the chaotic nature of…
- 1 Maccabees Chapters 8-10 Q&A: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse delves into 1 Maccabees chapters 8-10, focusing on Judas's treaty with Rome, his subsequent death, and Jonathan's strategic political maneuvering. The discussion also contrasts the narrative with Jose…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 10: Bible Study by Atheists
The episode reviews 1 Maccabees 10, likening its political intrigue and warfare to Game of Thrones. It highlights themes of bribery, ancient political maneuvers, and military conflict, questioning the chapter's religious relevance and noti…
- Trump's Religious Liberty Commission
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse critiques Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, appointed May 1, 2025. It discusses the commission's members, including Dan Patrick and Ben Carson, and analyzes the concept of "religious liberty" as p…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 9: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse covers 1 Maccabees Chapter 9, focusing on Judas's fatal choice of honor over retreat, the narrative's pronoun inconsistencies, and the subsequent chaos under Bacchides. It also touches on Jonathan's c…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 8: Bible Study by Atheists
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse analyzes 1 Maccabees 8, focusing on its geopolitical content, Roman propaganda, and the formation of an alliance with Rome, likened to an ancient "NATO." The hosts discuss the chapter's pronoun comple…
- 1 Maccabees Q&A Chapters 1 - 7
This episode of Sacrilegious Discourse covers 1 Maccabees chapters 1-7, addressing the naming of Eupator, the complexities of the Seleucid Era dating system, and the conflicts between various Jewish groups. It also delves into the historic…
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 7: Bible Study by Atheists
The Sacrilegious Discourse hosts break down 1 Maccabees 7, focusing on Judas Maccabeus's campaigns, the confusion over rulers like Antiochus and Demetrius, and the biblical narrative's portrayal of war, oath-breaking, and divine vengeance.
- 1 Maccabees Chapter 6: Bible Study by Atheists
The hosts of Sacrilegious Discourse delve into 1 Maccabees 6, examining King Antiochus IV's supposed deathbed repentance as propaganda and critiquing the text's portrayal of war, using examples like the battle elephant scene and rhetorical…