Strap in, heathens, and get ready for a rollicking ride through the biblical brouhaha of Isaiah's so-called prophecies and the hysterical hijinks of ancient idol worship. We're dissecting the ludicrous logic of crafting idols, all while giving side-eye to the anachronistic name-drop of our boy Cyrus, the Persian king who apparently moonlights as a Hebrew hero in a story written suspiciously close to his actual historical escapades. Spoiler alert: Prophecy or post-dated guesswork? We're leaning towards the latter.We'll dive headfirst into the divine dumpster fire that is the fall of Babylon, chuckling at the thought of almighty gods like Bel and Nebo getting their holy behinds lugged around by some very overworked livestock. Oh, the divine irony! You'd think omnipotence would come with a no-carry clause.As we journey through the tangled mythology of Mesopotamia, we're untangling a web of deities who've had more identity crises than a teenager on social media. From the celestial soap opera of Marduk and his planetary connections to the divine drama of Nebo's centuries-long fan club, we'll explore how these myths stubbornly clung to relevancy like a god to his throne, influencing early Christian and Jewish narratives.So come along as we gleefully unravel the sacred secrets of timeless myths, and remember, when it comes to ancient religions, it's less about divine intervention and more about human invention. In short, join us as we skewer sacred cows, question conveniently timed prophecies, and poke fun at the cosmic comedy that is ancient mythology. It's a wild ride through history, and not a single idol gets out unscathed.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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