Show Notes
"Atheists don't need to substantiate their position; the burden of proof lies with the theist because they're the one making a positive claim to belief." "God is just something people turn to for comfort." "Atheists just believe in one god fewer than Christians do." "There is no evidence for the existence of God." "If God is good and He loves me, then why is He so difficult to find?" In this episode, we cover some common objections to belief in God. Donate via PayPal Support us on Patreon! Contact the podcast: [email protected]. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/ References and further reading/listening/viewing: Catechism pts. 36-38 What happens when we seek God but can't find Him? with Alex O'Connor and Fr. Pine DEBATE: God's Existence - Alex O'Connor Vs. Trent HornBertrand Russell and Frederick Copleston Debate Alex O'Connor, This is Why I Don't Believe in God Ben Watkins: Why I Am An Atheist Atheists Respond to The Fine Tuning Argument for God Good example of rhetorical language: The All-Time Best Arguments Against Religion Dan Barker, Losing Faith in Faith Britannica, Flying Spaghetti Monster Capturing Christianity: Is There Really "No Evidence" for God? Why I Am/Am Not a Christian Top 10 Christian vs. Atheist Debates EVERYONE Should Watch Paul Chamberlain: Why People Don't Believe: Confronting Seven Challenges to Christian Faith John DeRosa, One Less God Than You Fr Gregory Pine, If God Exists, Where Is He? Bishop Barron: Bishop Robert Barron on Who God Is & Who God Isn't Bishop Barron on Atheism and Philosophy Bishop Barron on Stephen Hawking and Atheism The best atheist arguments, explained by a Catholic bishop | Bishop Robert Barron Catholic Answers: How to Speak to an Atheist Atheists keep making this terrible argument. Is there sufficient evidence for God’s existence? Can science prove or disprove the existence of God? 10 Possible Reasons for a ‘Hidden’ God Does it Matter That Science Can't Detect God? How Science Proves God's Existence Trent Horn, Answering Atheism The "Evil God" Challenge (REBUTTED) William Lane Craig vs. Frank Zindler, Atheism vs. Christianity Summa Theologiae, 1.12 Word on Fire: How Can Anyone Say They "Know" Catholicism is True?
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