Author: Daniel Mynyk

We continue discussing the overpopulation myth that still hasn’t died.We start with some 21st-century statements from the infamous Paul Ehrlich, proving that he hasn’t recanted his failed prophecies of overpopulation fearmongering.Next, we review an article from Forbes that tries to convince the world that Thanos, the supervillain from the late Marvel Avengers movies really did nothing wrong. According to this article, Thanos was really the guy good and the Avengers were the bad guys.Sources Referenced:Damian Carrington, “Paul Ehrlich: ‘Collapse of civilisation is a near certainty within decades’“Katharine Mieszkowski, “Do we need population control?“ThanosDidNothingWrong on RedditJV Chamary, “The Science Of ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Proves Thanos Did Nothing Wrong“Scriptures Referenced:Proverbs 6:16-19Psalm 2:1-4*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of

This episode was inspired by something my wife showed me from a campaign called “One Planet One Child.”From Thomas Malthus in the 1790’s to Paul Ehrlich in the 1960’s and beyond, some economists and scientists have feared the doom of humanity. This doom is mass suffering and starvation of millions of people ever at the door.The cause? Overpopulation.We look at Paul Ehrlich’s predictions in the 1960’s through the 1980’s to see if they came to pass. You could probably look around you to figure it out.But is an overpopulation problem still on the horizon? What does the Bible say?Sources Consulted:https://www.intelligenteconomist.com/malthusian-theoryhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/dont-fall-for-the-doomsday-predictions/2019/01/08/46a4ced2-1361-11e9-b6ad-9cfd62dbb0a8_story.htmlhttps://ourworldindata.org/future-population-growthhttps://ourworldindata.org/extreme-povertyWhat God Thinks About “Overpopulation”Scriptures Cited:Genesis 1:28Genesis 9:1Psalm 127:3-5*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

This is part 2 of an interview with Jamal Bandy, host of the Prescribed Truth podcast.Jamal explains what “social justice” and “critical theory” are as elements of Marxist philosophy. The word “race” has been added to make “critical race theory” an issue of U.S. history.Jamal gives some heartfelt and keen insights into misunderstood realities of both the present and the past that are often fuel for ethnic politics.Jamal Bandy:Prescribed TruthPrescribed Truth podcastPrescribed Truth YouTube*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

This is part 1 of an interview with Jamal Bandy, host of the Prescribed Truth podcast.Jamal tells his story of how he was involved in an Apostolic Oneness church and how unexpected events led him to question what he was taught.Jamal learns the truth about God as Trinity and that the Oneness teaching is wrong. He also learns that works don’t save him and don’t keep him saved, because the Father and the Son secure him.Jamal Bandy:Prescribed TruthPrescribed Truth podcastPrescribed Truth YouTube*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

This episode continues from the topic of the last one by discussing actual problems with democracy.We answer the following questions:What are the problems of democracy?It is not based on absolute, unchanging truth.Eligibility to vote is not certain.A simple majority is not really “the will of the people.” 51% can plunder the 49%.It encourages factions to develop.Defensive voting is a constant headache.Special interests can trick voters with confusing ballot initiatives.A nation is not homogeneous to unite “one people.” Factors of regional differences can cause certain interests to overpower other interests.Election campaigns become increasingly expensive.It tends toward socialism.Where does democracy actually work?In free market contexts.Is there anything better than either democracy or centralized power?How about a simple, small government that protects individual

There is a lot of hoopla about the state of democracy in the United States and around the world. Many citizens value the ideals of democracy as sacred and best.Christians should be willing to examine democracy itself and ask some important questions. We ask and answer the following questions:What is democracy? We define the term and compare it to other types of government.Why is democracy appealing? We look at five reasons: (a) power is decentralized, (b) each voter is supposed to be politically equal, (c) laws require majority approval, (d) citizens are encouraged to know and participate in their own politics, and (e) change can happen without a violent revolutionIs Democracy Biblical?Scriptures Referenced:Judges 21:25Proverbs 14:12Micah 2:2Exodus 20:13-17Sources Cited:Austin Sarat, “Where

This is part 2 of the last episode. We continue to examine the mindset of war from a Christian perspective by asking questions. This episode asks the last two questions:What about the wars that God commanded? (Gen 50:19; Rom 12:18-21)How should we view our enemies now? (Mat 28:18-19; Mat 5:43-47)We conclude with Psalm 120:2,6-7 to ask the question, “Are we for peace, or are we for war?”Podcast Promotion:Quest For Truth with Keith Heltsley and Nathan Caldwell*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

We move from the wisdom of the world that war benefits an economy to ask us Christians how we should view war. The Bible gives us some guidance. We ask these four questions:What are human beings? (Gen 9:6)What causes wars? (Jas 4:1-5)When is war justified? (Psa 7:3-5)What is the mindset of war? (“us” vs. “them”)I recognize that I presented this episode a little passionately and that it might ruffle some feathers, especially given the political landscape. Christians, of all people, as those who believe in the morality of the Bible, should take topics like this seriously.Podcast Promotion:Echo Zoe Radio with Andy Olson*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****

We continue with Paul Krugman’s suggestion of a fake threat of aliens invading to stimulate a depressed economy. We look at a blog post he had written for the New York Times where he revealed his inspiration for the blessings of fear and destruction: World War II.Unfortunately, even many conservatives and Christians think like Krugman that war spending helps an economy grow or get out of a slump. We look at the parable of a broken window from Frederic Bastiat to see that destruction really is destruction.Sources Cited:Paul Krugman, “Terrorists and Aliens,” The New York Times, November 17, 2015John Maynard Keynes, “The Propensity to Consume,” Chapter 10 of The General Theory of Employment, Interest and Money.Scriptures Referenced:Galatians 2:18Proverbs 14:1Further Reading:Robert

We springboard from Nobel Laureate economist Paul Krugman’s wrong idea about babysitting the economy to an even stranger idea: the threat of an alien invasion would be good for a depressed economy. Krugman thinks its better for people to stop saving money to pay off their debts and squeeze even more money toward building bunkers for a fake threat that aliens would take over.We listen to Krugman himself in his own words. You decide if his alien solution really makes sense.Sources Cited:Paul Krugman says perceived Alien Invasion would fix EconomyPaul Krugman’s alien invasion strategy (Real Time with Bill Maher)Scriptures referenced:Proverbs 13:23Podcast promotion:5 Solas with James Watkins*****Like what you hear? Donate to Truthspresso and give a shot of support!*****