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Truth Wanted 09.26 with ObjectivelyDan and Born Again Atheist


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In today’s episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan is joined by Born Again Atheist to explore deconstruction stories and the pitfalls of extreme indoctrination! They dive into the "worship leader side-hustle," the Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham debate, and why learning psychology is the ultimate faith-killer. Can a community built on facts survive the pressure of religious excommunication?Mohammed in India challenges the hosts to prove their own existence before they can criticize belief in God. ObjectivelyDan and Born Again Atheist point out that responding on camera provides more evidence for their existence than any deity has ever offered. If a standard of proof is set too high to be useful, what is the point of the conversation?Sven-WA accuses the hosts of obfuscating the problem of solipsism to make a previous caller look silly. ObjectivelyDan argues that solipsism is a philosophical dead end that doesn't actually provide evidence for any specific deity. Does questioning the existence of other minds actually make ancient miracles more plausible?Jesse-TX claims the complexity of life and mathematical order in the universe prove a creator exists. Born Again Atheist points out that the biblical creation story contradicts the observable order of the natural world, such as trees appearing before sharks. Will future predictions about Middle Eastern wars provide the evidence the Bible lacks?Josh-WA presents the "minimal facts" case for the resurrection, citing the radical transformation of the disciples as proof. The hosts challenge the reliability of hearsay testimony and compare the disciples' sincerity to modern cult followers. Is a 2,000-year-old story enough to bridge the gap between faith and fact?Thank you for joining us today! We will see you next time!

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