Truth Wanted 9.30 with ObjectivelyDan and The Beard of Empathy

In today's episode of Truth Wanted, ObjectivelyDan, The Beard of Empathy, and Sofia Spina explore deconstruction journeys, recycled god arguments, and the psychology behind psychic belief.Kelly in OR, a veteran and retiree, shares how finding the term deconstruction gave her a framework for understanding her exit from fundamentalist religion. The hosts discuss processing anger and resentment that often accompany leaving deeply held beliefs. What tools help navigate the emotional aftermath of religious trauma?Felix in Puerto Rico returns with a dichotomy argument claiming reality's existence proves God. The hosts point out he's reading from the same script as his previous call and challenge his false dichotomy. Why does repeating an argument verbatim not make it more convincing?Frank in CA insists psychics are real because they exist across cultures and supposedly predicted 9/11. The hosts explain cold reading techniques, confirmation bias, and how widespread belief doesn't establish truth. Why do people remember the hits but forget the countless misses?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.