Truth Wanted

By: Atheist Community of Austin
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  • WHAT IS TRUTH WANTED?

    Truth Wanted is a show about getting to the bottom of beliefs, whether it’s karma or Christ, Bigfoot or crystals. Truth Wanted would like to know how you know it’s true. Hosted by ObjectivelyDan, Truth Wanted takes calls from the community (that means YOU!) and features new guests every week, emphasizing thorough conversations over name-calling and scoffing (most of the time). Truth Wanted focuses on how and why people believe what they believe, and how you can talk about beliefs in more effective ways. Join us for truth investigations and lively conversations every Friday 7-8:30pm CT 1-512-686-0279

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Episodes
  • Truth Wanted 07.51 with ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Jon the Skeptick

    Truth Wanted 07.51 with ObjectivelyDan, Kelley Laughlin, and Jon the Skeptick
    Dec 21 2024
    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Truth Wanted 07.50 with ObjectivelyDan and Jimmy Jr. (@TalkHeathen) 2024-12-13

    Truth Wanted 07.50 with ObjectivelyDan and Jimmy Jr. (@TalkHeathen) 2024-12-13
    Dec 14 2024
    In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan and Jimmy Jr. attempt to unravel the truth behind the NJ drones!

    Previous Leon in TX sees things from fiction entering into the popular conspiracy lexicon all the time, and uses adrenochrome as an example. Qanon folks love talking about this one! The environment is prime for people believing in these things now and we don’t have the solution to this problem yet. Maybe humans are lazy and don’t put a lot of energy into figuring things out.

    Steve in NE calls to talk about the claims of how shining a laser on a screen while on DMT, there will be a matrix and a code. If you take substances, you are going to see things. A visual representation for a code is unnecessary for the code to work and it does not make sense for us to have a reason to see this. Is it possible that people see similar things when on similar drugs? How do you know it is code if you can’t even read it? How can information about a drug trip be reliably tested and what are we supposed to do with it? There are better uses of your time if you want to understand the world.

    Dave AKA Sapper in CA was involved in a mission that took out a leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq, and has reasons to believe that assassinations are justified. Where do we draw the line here? Which killings are justified and which are not? The answer depends on who is asking the question. What if the killing is not just to save lives but to stop people from saying things? How do we reconcile state interests not aligning with the people’s interests? The justification for violence is sometimes used to promote the status quo.

    Daniel in Canada is calling to talk about the drones the size of SUVs being sited in the NJ skyline and the U.S. does not claim these drones as theirs. Are these alien drones or are they ships carrying things? Why would the aliens just want to mess with NJ people? If we are going to talk about aliens doing stuff, we just have to have stronger reasons to believe this. Why would aliens be the best explanation of these things when there are so many other possibilities?

    Jon in Canada has taken the time to call and says Merry Christmas!

    Dan in Canada heard reports that the drones came in over the ocean and trailed a Coast Guard vessel and wonders if this is counter intelligence. At least at this point in time, nobody is taking credit for this. It is unlikely that someone local has the resources for this and has a probability of it being a covert operation of some sort. Either we do know and we are not saying, or we don’t, and that can be a whole other problem.

    Betty in MO says that nobody has the right answer for when it is okay to assassinate someone. Wasn’t a government killing what happened to Jesus? Why is it so much better when the government does this for you?

    The two are joined by back-up host, Kelley Laughlin before closing out the show. Thank you for tuning in! Prompt of the week is: What really triggered the war on Christmas?

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Truth Wanted 07.49 12-06-2024 with Kelley Laughlin and Chris Mallard @TheDAMShow

    Truth Wanted 07.49 12-06-2024 with Kelley Laughlin and Chris Mallard @TheDAMShow
    Dec 7 2024
    In today’s episode of the Truth Wanted, Kelley Laughlin and Chris Mallard try to break a caller out of Christian jail as their free will is limited by doctor parents falling for anti-vax conspiracies while acknowledging the poetry of Yahweh not being the creator as power continues to be abused over the vulnerable.

    Craig in OH had an experience that led him to believe the Christian god is real. The experience was someone praying for him while being locked up, losing consciousness, and his mom calling with her tumors being gone. Is it more likely that something happened in your brain or that the almighty creator chose to speak to you specifically? Why would this creator answer your prayers and not someone else’s? How do you explain god killing innocent babies with Noah’s flood? Was this cool of god to do?

    Michael in VA says we can’t change our fate and therefore there is no freewill. How does the randomness of thought affect things? People don’t follow the laws of physics and often come out of left field. We can’t count on people to not do crazy things. Faulty wiring in the brain does not mean there is something random happening. Free will and free choice are not the same things. How can we tell what choices we are going to make?

    Gabe in TX has well educated medical doctor parents who are falling for anti-vax conspiracy theories. What kind of counter-research can be provided to help in your situation? How would it feel if you could never get through to them? You may be able to show them the light, but not lead them to it. How do you think your parents being theists play into this? You can remind them that Jesus will let them die and has no problem with that.

    Daen Dark Light is a theist in AR who believes that the Abrahamic god is not the true creator. Why do you believe in any god? What brought you to this conclusion? Why do you think that the emptiness of atoms is the same as empty feelings? The problem is turning something physical into something emotional. An empty cup does not denote an emotion just because it is empty. The non-Abrahamic views are refreshing and the words may be poetic, but what is the meaning of what is being said?

    Dee in IA says that people who use their power or authority over others who are in a vulnerable state are abusing their power. These people who think they are saving others are actually creating monsters. Bringing knowledge to people will sometimes help. And in reference to the first caller, children do NOT deserve to be mistreated.

    Thank you for tuning in this week! Prompt of the week is: What is an unexpected way to get on Santa’s naughty list?

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    1 hr and 31 mins

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