Catholic Answers Focus #525 The Best Argument for God - Pat Flynn
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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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Contingency Argument
- Pat Flynn's preferred argument for God is the contingency argument.
- This argues that contingent things exist but don't have to, leading to a necessary being.
Recovery Resource
- Use "The Best Argument for God" as a recovery resource for those struggling with faith.
- It clarifies the concept of God and addresses common misconceptions.
Intelligibility and God
- The pursuit of intelligibility drives the search for truth, even for skeptics.
- True intelligibility requires a foundational explanation, pointing towards God.