This was originally written as a series of six Usenet posts. I've kept it in that form here; they are linked to below.

• Part 1: Introduction
• Part 2: For three transgressions, for four
• Part 3: Establish justice in the gate
• Part 4: It shall be darkness, not light!
• Part 5: I loathe, I spurn your festivals
• Part 6: Conclusion

Someone asked how I could read Amos in a non-theistic way. Here is my answer.