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Is there a God? What contingency argument did Kenneth Pearce defend in a recent debate book with Graham Oppy? How does Pearce understand classical theism? Does theism explain more than atheism can? We covere these topics and more as we examine Dr. Kenneth Pearce’s arguments in Is There a God: A Debate.
Summary What are the “dark passages” of Scripture? Why can’t Catholics simply shrug them off as primitive mistakes made by ancient writers? Why is it important to remember God as Teacher, Judge, and Savior?...
Why should we believe in God? How can putting arguments in a “narrative frame” help us make a better case? What advantages does Christianity have over naturalism? Was Albert Einstein an atheist? How do music, math, and love point to God’s existence? Is Dr. Ortlund a classical theist? Dr. Gavin Ortlund joins us to discuss these questions and more as we take a look at his new book Why God Makes Sense in a World That Doesn’t.
What problem has Paul Draper raised for theists when it comes to evolutionary animal suffering? How might theists respond? Why is philosophy of mind relevant to the question? Is evolutionary animal suffering more likely given naturalism than theism? Dr. Jim Madden joins the show to discuss these questions and more.
In this episode, Pat Flynn sits down with John to respond to Ben Watkins’ opening statement in his debate with Trent Horn. In particular, they examine definitions of theism and naturalism, an argument from simplicity, an argument from imperfection, and an argument from modal collapse. See the timestamps below for more details.
What are the differences between philosophical physics and modern physics? What’s the difference between metaphysics and physics? How should we understand St. Thomas’ First Way? Is it a physical or metaphysical demonstration? What are the key premises and how are they defended? How can Aquinas leap to God as the conclusion of his First Way? Dr. Michael Sirilla joins us to discuss these issues and more.
What is the Kalam cosmological argument? How useful is it as an argument for God’s existence? What is the scientific evidence in favor of the crucial premise? What are the philosophical arguments for the crucial premise? Why doesn’t Jimmy think the philosophical arguments work? What philosophical view of time is most likely correct? Jimmy Akin rejoins the show to discuss these questions and more.
What was St. Thomas Aquinas’ Third Way? Can it still be defended today? What are some of the different readings of it that various Thomists on it have taken? How does it differ from the other ways? How does it relate to the De Ente reasoning? Karlo Broussard joins us to discuss these questions and more!
Summary What some popular atheist slogans and how can they be answered? What dilemma does the atheist face regarding the PSR and problem of evil? How big is the tent in Catholicism when it...
Summary Who is the atheist who read and reviewed my book? What did he like about it? What criticisms did he have of the book? What keeps him an atheist? I sit down with...
