Father Spitzer’s Universe Historicity of the Old Testament
Oct 8, 2025
Fr. Spitzer and Doug dive into the interplay between science and Scripture, emphasizing their compatibility. They explore Clarence Thomas's powerful faith journey and its roots in gratitude. The discussion on surrogacy raises ethical concerns about commodification and exploitation. They analyze the paths of Catholic converts versus those leaving the faith, revealing insights into church growth. Fr. Spitzer also addresses the rising anxiety among young adults and offers solutions, while defending the historicity of miracles in the New Testament.
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Commoditization Risks In Surrogacy
- Surrogacy risks commodifying children and creating ethical slippery slopes.
- Treating embryos or children as property can enable dangerous practices like selective reduction or fetal harvesting.
Legal Changes Reshape Moral Norms
- Slippery-slope warnings about reproductive technologies can be historically grounded and predictive.
- Legal normalization of practices often shifts moral norms over time.
Intellectual Renewal Among Young Thinkers
- A new intellectual movement of young scientists and thinkers is driving Catholic conversions.
- Catholic metaphysics, ethics, and social doctrine attract those seeking comprehensive, ultimate explanations.
