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#525 The Best Argument for God - Pat Flynn
Feb 7, 2024
Author Pat Flynn discusses his book 'The Best Argument for God' and presents the traditional contingency argument for the existence of God. He highlights the challenges of articulating complex ideas and explores the relationship between science, naturalism, and the intelligibility of the universe. The podcast emphasizes the need for genuine explanations and highlights the limitations of naturalism.
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- A necessary reality is required to explain contingent things, and this necessary reality must possess certain divine attributes, providing a strong argument for the existence of God.
- Theism offers a better explanation for an intelligible universe compared to naturalism, as naturalism leads to an unintelligible world and denies the existence of consciousness, rationality, and morality.
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The Best Argument for God
The podcast episode features an interview with Pat Flynn, author of the book 'The Best Argument for God.' Flynn discusses the need to defend the idea of God and presents a cumulative case for the existence of God. He argues that a necessary reality is required to explain contingent things, and this necessary reality must possess certain divine attributes. Flynn explains that the book aims to present complex philosophical arguments in a simple and accessible manner without diluting or distorting them. He highlights the importance of understanding the philosophical motivations behind positing the existence of God and how it can help people reconsider their rejection of God based on misunderstandings.
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