The Thomistic Institute cover image

The Thomistic Institute

Is Belief In God Rational? | Fr. Gregory Pine, OP

Nov 22, 2019
Fr. Gregory Pine, OP, discusses the rationality of belief in God by exploring faith, doubt, knowledge, and trust. He emphasizes the role of reason in evaluating testimonies and the significance of faith in human flourishing. The chapter delves into the Thomistic perspective on the existence of God and creation ex nihilo.
58:01

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Faith and reason complement each other, leading to a holistic pursuit of truth.
  • Objects can be understood from different perspectives, allowing for diverse studies and sciences.

Deep dives

Faith and Reason's Harmonious Coexistence

Faith and reason are not conflicting forces but two interlinked wings that elevate the human spirit toward truth. This episode delves into the misconception of their opposition, attributing it to methodological misinterpretation. The discussion centers on the rationality of faith in God, emphasizing the compatibility of reason within natural and supernatural faith contexts.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode