Ah yes, the book of Joshua--that charming little section of the Bible where holy genocide is totally fine as long as God allegedly said so. Joshua didn't just conquer a few towns. He massacred entire populations, leveled cities, stole treasure, killed animals (because why not?), and declared it all divinely sanctioned. Pillaging and plundering? That's just another Tuesday in the Promised Land.
In this episode, we take a deep (and delightfully sarcastic) dive into one of the most violent chapters in the Bible. Spoiler alert: it's not a how-to manual for peace and love. Joshua was less a prophet and more a bloodthirsty warlord with a divine permission slip.
But the real kicker? This conquest ideology still echoes in modern Christianity--where dominance, cultural erasure, and control aren't just side effects, they're the mission. Whether it's rewriting laws or steamrolling over individual rights and beliefs, this cult-like mindset has never really gone away.
And no, this isn't about discriminating against Christians--this is about education, critical thinking, and unmasking the violent roots of a belief system that claims moral superiority while erasing others. I say it every time, "Ask the big questions. Do the research. Seek the answers. Only then can you get to the truth."
Don't forget to check out my previous episode on Leviticus, where God plays fashion police, dietician, sex therapist, and dictator all in one. You can listen to the episode here:
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