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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus
by Sacrilegious Discourse
Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, and it is primarily concerned with the laws and rituals that govern the priesthood and the Israelites' relationship with God. The book is full of detailed instructions on how to perform sacrifices, how to keep the Sabbath and other holy days, and how to maintain purity. From an atheist perspective, Leviticus is a fascinating document. It provides a glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of an ancient people, and it offers a unique perspective on the development of Judaism. However, the book is also full of inconsistencies and contradictions. One of the most striking things about Leviticus is its emphasis on purity and impurity. The book contains a long list of things that are considered to be impure, including certain foods, bodily fluids, and animals. People who come into contact with these things are also considered to be impure, and they must undergo a ritual of purification before they can resume thei
Episodes
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Bible Study by Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 23 - 24
Get ready to turn your holy chuckles into full-blown guffaws as your favorite irreverent duo, Husband and Wife, tackle the biblical behemoth known as Leviticus in the latest episode of "Sacrilegious Discourse." In chapters 23 and 24, we're taking you on a blasphemous journey through God's party...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 21 - 22
Prepare to be anointed with irreverence as we, your heathen hosts, dissect the oh-so-sacred texts of Leviticus chapters 21 and 22 with our godless goggles firmly in place. In this episode of "Bible Study for Atheists," we take a holy romp through the divine demands placed on ancient priests and…
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 19 - 20
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 19: Laws of Holiness and Justice; and chapter 20: The Penalties for Acts of Immorality. We learn there are lots of legit gods, witches, ghosts, and vampires in the world. We are encouraged to stone someone to death, but we're lazy so we opt out. Incest is...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 17 - 18
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 17: One Place of Sacrifice / The Eating of Blood Forbidden; and chapter 18: Acts of Immortality Forbidden. This is a good time to scream HAPPY PRIDE MONTH because wow some of these verses were all kinds of anti- which is Very Not Cool. Oh, and btw, wtf is...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 15 - 16
Welcome to yet another episode where we dare to tread where angels fear to go. This week we dive headfirst into Leviticus, navigating the awkwardly hilarious waters of unclean discharges and sacred rituals. Join us as we try to make sense of menstrual impurity, debate the complexities of ancient...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 13 - 14
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapters 13 and 14: Laws Concerning Leprosy. Leprosy seems to be an umbrella term for anything from zits, to burns and blisters, to mildew. God literally states that he might, on a whim, contaminate some people's houses. Husband decides he would rather just live…
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 11 - 12
Husband and Wife (somehow, despite the odds, manage to) cover Leviticus chapter 11: Clean and Unclean Animals; and Leviticus chapter 12: The Purification of Women after Childbirth. Wife screws up and causes a do-over of the first half, then loses her ever-loving mind during the second half of the...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 9 - 10
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 9: Aaron Offers Sacrifices; and chapter 10: The Sin of Nadab and Abihu. Folks get killed for -- get this -- "burning the wrong kind of fire" and their siblings are ordered not to grieve on threat of further murder because mental health apparently wasn't a...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 7 - 8
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 7: The Law of the Offerings (cont.); And chapter 8: The Consecration of Aaron and his sons. We read about , because obviously there are . Wife wants to know how long it takes a hoof to burn. Husband contemplates pissing on Aaron's tabernacle. Join us on...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 5 - 6
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 5: Sin Offerings (cont.) / Trespass Offerings; and chapter 6: The Law of the Offerings. Aaron and Moses were straight-up running a racket, and we are surprised to learn that people way back then were charging interest. Too many boring laws that basically...
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 3 - 4
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 3: Peace Offerings; and chapter 4: Sin Offerings. Husband is possessed by a demon (or maybe he just sneezes). We wonder how they keep all these random arbitrary rules straight - splatter there, sprinkle here, burn it where? We name our next band Long Lobe…
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Bible Study for Atheists: Leviticus Chapters 1 - 2
Husband and Wife cover Leviticus chapter 1: Burnt Offerings; and chapter 2: Meal Offerings. Pretty sure this is all a grift run by Moses and Aaron. Very short chapters this week so Wife gets distracted by imagining how men's n-balls arrange themselves in Speedos. DO NOT send us your pics, for all...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Leviticus is the third book of the Hebrew Bible, and it is primarily concerned with the laws and rituals that govern the priesthood and the Israelites' relationship with God. The book is full of detailed instructions on how to perform sacrifices, how to keep the Sabbath and other holy days, and how to maintain purity.
From an atheist perspective, Leviticus is a fascinating document. It provides a glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of an ancient people, and it offers a unique perspective on the development of Judaism. However, the book is also full of inconsistencies and contradictions.
One of the most striking things about Leviticus is its emphasis on purity and impurity. The book contains a long list of things that are considered to be impure, including certain foods, bodily fluids, and animals. People who come into contact with these things are also considered to be impure, and they must undergo a ritual of purification before they can resume thei
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