Ep. #36 – Is Faith Irrational? with Dr. Feingold
Summary
What is faith? Is it irrational? If not, then why not? Dr. Lawrence Feingold joins us to explain the Catholic Christian view on this issue. He also shares his conversion story and rebuts several objections to the concept of faith.
Guest Bio
Dr. Lawrence Feingold is Associate Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Kenrick-Glennon Seminary in St. Louis. In 1999 he earned a doctorate in theology from the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. He is the author of The Natural Desire to See God According to St. Thomas Aquinas and His Interpreters and of a three-volume series entitled The Mystery of Israel and the Church as well a 2016 book Faith Comes From What is Heard: An Introduction to Fundamental Theology.
Show Outline
In the first segment, Dr. Feingold shares his journey from atheism to Catholicism. He also defines faith as it is understood in the Catholic Christian tradition.
In the next segment, he defines and gives examples of the motives of credibility. He discusses miracles, prophecy, and the unity and endurance of the people of God that point to the veracity of Christian revelation.
In the final segment, Dr. Feingold answers objections to the concept of faith. He provides tips for how to cultivate the virtue of faith in a secular culture. He also discusses the fate of those who do not have faith.
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Feingold’s Lecture Series at the Association of Hebrew Catholics Website
Faith Comes from What is Heard by Dr. Lawrence Feingold
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