This chapter is about the people of God turning away from the word of God, which is the right way to go. They worshiped and praised other gods, when they knew who the true God was. I think this is what is happening now. Many people have such a strong hate for others, and are lovers of their own thoughts, are turning away from the true and only God, which affect our nation.
It's a chapter whereby God calls upon His children, seeking to save them. He still provide with His mercy if you as a sinner return to Him. He promises to protect you among your enemies, to put you above the nations only if you return and convert.
While I understand what Frank is disturbed about and regard his honesty, YWHY our GOD has made a way for us to follow. It really matters not if God's ways upset us. We are to be obedient and follow the way of Life, that being the way He is lovingly leading us.