Truth Wanted 09.19 with Trust But Verify and Monkeyboy

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In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and guest GothDamnIt_Jay explore the intersection of alternative subcultures and atheism! They dive into the aesthetics of the dead, the weirdness of being a third-generation atheist, and whether biblical mythology is just a well-funded fantasy franchise. Can secular individuality survive the pressure to stay in line with ancient Christian dogma?Michelle in NY explores Lucifer’s rebellion and spiritual warfare. Dan dismisses these as biblical fanfiction, while Jay views them as entertaining myths like Greek legends. Is there any reason to treat angel hierarchies as more than fantasy?Rudy in TX argues Christianity is true because it is hated and historically accurate. The hosts dismantle the "hatred equals truth" logic and highlight the lack of evidence for the Exodus. Can stories pulled from a "poetry jar" survive history?Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next week and don't forget to add your answer to this week's We Want The Truth question: What is Bigfoot's favorite conspiracy theory?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

In today’s episode of Talk Heathen, Richard Gilliver and Jamie the Blind Limey tackle the bottom feeders of the philosophy world and the perceived persecution of majority religions! They explore the distinction between academic philosophy and rhetorical trickery, the reality of global religious oppression, and why a loss of privilege is often mistaken for a lack of fairness. Can critical thinking dismantle the defensive shields of the "Phil bros"?Lisa in Canada asks how to critique religions without appearing bigoted. Jamie separates ideas from people, while Richard notes systemic abuse in Buddhism. Should consistency be the shield against prejudice?Michelle discusses how spirituality helps her process horrific childhood trauma. The hosts empathize but warn against using magical thinking as a security blanket. Can evidence-based healing replace supernatural hope?Thank you for joining us this week! We will see you next time!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Godless Engineer and Robotgoat launch an educational battle against ancient myths! They tackle the logical hurdles of deism, the supposed precognition of prophets, and the foundational myths of intelligent design. Can critical thinking dismantle a God-shaped void, or are we destined to fall for the same old supernatural traps.Jim claims deism will fill the void left by declining Abrahamic faiths. The hosts challenge the utility of a creator that cannot be defined or proven, emphasizing critical thinking over vague platitudes. Is a vague God better than no God at all.Marcus-New Zealand argues that prophet Ellen White possessed precognition by predicting a magazine meeting. The hosts identify this as planning rather than a supernatural event, given her son's involvement. Why would a deity prioritize magazine edits over peace.AA asserts that the human eye and purpose in nature prove a designer. The hosts dismantle his misconceptions about evolution and explain chromosomal fusion as evidence of common ancestry. Can logical fallacies ever stand up to the fossil record.Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next week and don't forget to add your answer to this week's We Want The Truth question name one thing that would be better if God was a woman.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Brantley, the Punk Apostate, dismantle the illusions of objective morality and explore the cosmos! They discuss the biological basis for empathy and the lack of a unified definition of God. Can secular values provide a better foundation for human flourishing than ancient dogma?Amber discusses terraforming Venus via floating sky cities and hydrogen efficiency in CO2 atmospheres. The hosts debate the energy needed to spin the planet and using robots for engineering. Could this be humanity's next home?Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next week and don't forget to add your answer to this week's We Want The Truth question: What message would you leave on Jesus's voicemail?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, Sofia Spina and the fabulous Maxine LaQueene explore the magic of drag, the necessity of secular community, and the fight against Christian nationalism in Texas!John in Canada questions the motives behind Drag Storytime. The hosts explain it is a medium for literacy and education. They challenge his assumptions about gender and the harm of diverse representation. Why do some fear the simple act of reading?James in the United Kingdom asks why atheist groups are needed in the USA. Sofia and Maxine detail the rise of Christian nationalism in Texas schools and the blurring lines of church and state. How different would life be if the law was tied to a Bible?Zach asks about the trans experience. The hosts discuss gender identity beyond biological coin flips and the importance of personal authenticity over religious-style feelings. Is gender an internal conviction or a societal box?Michelle in NY discusses starting drag and critiques the Jesus character versus modern Christian nationalist interpretations. The hosts validate her identity and discuss political hijacking of narratives. Can we find truth in historical fiction?Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next week and don't forget to add your answer to this week's We Want The Truth question: why is ice cream better than a divine being?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

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In today’s episode of the Truth Wanted, Objectively Dan and Coleman Watts work through a classic conspiracy theory caller before taking long-time caller Jon for a refreshing conclusion. Greg in CA is not comfortable calling things conspiracy theories when they are true such as the conspiracy theory of who might be behind the events of September 11, 2001 because of words mentioned in a classroom. It has not been demonstrated that a former POTUS was behind these events, however, these events could have been used to benefit him politically. What happens when you have two or more conspiracy theories? Why would any reasonable or sane person allow an attack to happen? When the world’s problems are blamed on a particular race, bad things tend to unfold. If you take the time to get to know people of the race that you think is responsible for all evil things, it makes it harder to believe your conspiracy about that race. How do you explain the bad things that have happened in the world that have nothing to do with Jewish people? When you are more interested in perpetuating your delusional ideas than having an actual conversation, there is no point in continuing the discussion. Just to be clear, we do NOT endorse any views of this caller. Jon in Canada, is convinced that Area 51 conspiracies are bogus because the aliens would not just come all the way here and then fly away. Why would we not be interesting to aliens when there is no apparent life around us? If such a technology existed to allow defiance of time and space, it would be a shame if they crashed in a desert that might have looked like the planet they just abandoned. Thank you for joining us this week! Remember, always keep seeking the truth, even when loved ones are wearing tin foil hats. Believe in God? Ghosts? Astrology? Conspiracy theories? Call Truth Wanted!  7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/calltw► Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes:  https://tiny.cc/patreontw► Podcasts may be found @: https://tiny.cc/podcasttw► Shop Truth Wanted merchandise @:  https://tiny.cc/merchaca► We welcome your comments on the thread for this show.  Contact us with questions or news stories at: [email protected] The Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. This definition also encompasses what most people call agnosticism.We request pronouns as part of the call screening process on our shows, and we display the pronouns our callers provide.  If you see a caller with no pronouns indicated, this is because they chose not to provide us with any, and we respect that decision.► http://www.atheist-community.org (The Atheist Community of Austin)NOTESTruthWanted is the official channel of Truth Wanted. "Truth Wanted" is a trademark of the ACA.Thumbnail artwork by:   / princepsed   Copyright © 2018-2026 Atheist Community of Austin. All rights reserved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin is joined by Stephen Harder, the "Naked Mennonite," to explore the origins of Friday the 13th superstitions, the math of coincidences, and why our brains are so prone to seeing patterns in the chaos! They delve into the deconstruction of biblical myths and the importance of finding secular community after leaving the flock.Henry argues for psychophysical harmony and God as a necessary being, citing the fine-tuning of the universe for life and consciousness. The hosts challenge the fine-tuning claim, noting the universe is mostly hostile to life. They push back on his deistic model, questioning how a disembodied mind interacts with physical reality without evidence. Can a perfect mind exist without a physical brain to ground it?Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next week and don't forget to add your answer to this week's We Want The Truth question: The best way to get kicked out of heaven is.Believe in God? Ghosts? Astrology? Conspiracy theories? Call Truth Wanted!  7:00-8 :30PM CT at 1-512-991-9242 or call with your computer 💻 http://tiny.cc/calltw► Don't like ads? Consider becoming a patron for commercial-free episodes:  https://tiny.cc/patreontw► Podcasts may be found @: https://tiny.cc/podcasttw► Shop Truth Wanted merchandise @: https://tiny.cc/merchaca► Contact us with questions or news stories at: [email protected] Atheist Community of Austin is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to develop and support the atheist community, to provide opportunities for socializing and friendship, to promote secular viewpoints, to encourage positive atheist culture, to defend the first amendment principle of state-church separation, to oppose discrimination against atheists and to work with other organizations in pursuit of common goals.We define atheism as the lack of belief in gods. This definition also encompasses what most people call agnosticism.We request pronouns as part of the call screening process on our shows, and we display the pronouns our callers provide.  If you see a caller with no pronouns indicated, this is because they chose not to provide us with any, and we respect that decision.► http://www.atheist-community.org (The Atheist Community of Austin)NOTES:TruthWanted is the official channel of Truth Wanted. "Truth Wanted" is a trademark of the ACA.Thumbnail artwork by:   / princepsed   Copyright © 2018-2026 Atheist Community of Austin. All rights reserved.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/truth-wanted--3195473/support.