You Worship a Sadistic Tyrant - Dawkins TORCHES Host on Religion

Many argue that the Old Testament paints a picture of a deity far from benevolent. Richard Dawkins isn’t alone in pointing out the violence. In passages like Deuteronomy 20:16-17 and 1 Samuel 15:3, God commands the slaughter of entire populations—including women, children, and infants. These aren’t symbolic stories; they’re framed as direct divine orders. Scholars like Hector Avalos and Bart Ehrman suggest these texts mirror ancient tribal warfare more than any timeless moral code. If a modern leader gave these commands, we wouldn’t call it holy—we’d call it genocide. Let’s dive into the hard truths of scripture.