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Jeremiah Chapter 20: Bible Study for Atheists
This chapter is Jeremiah throwing a full-on tantrum. Apparently, he's not a big fan of being mocked and criticized for his "prophecies" (air quotes intended). He complains to God about how unfair it all is, using flowery language that wouldn't be out of place in a bad country song.Here are some of the highlights (or lowlights, depending on your perspective):Verse 7: Jeremiah claims God "deceived" him into becoming a prophet. Not a good look for someone claiming to speak for a divine being.Verse 8: He complains that whenever he tries to stop prophesying, he just can't help…
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