The Cordial Catholic 041: What Every Catholic Should Know About God (w/ Dr. Elizabeth Klein)
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Jan 8, 2020 Dr. Elizabeth Klein, an assistant professor of theology at the Augustine Institute and author of 'God: What Every Catholic Should Know,' dives into the complexities of the Catholic understanding of God. She discusses Aquinas' proofs of God's existence, the profound implications of the Incarnation, and the transformative nature of prayer. Klein also unpacks the significance of the Trinity and explores the story of Moses and the burning bush as a gateway to understanding God's essence. Get ready to deepen your faith with her insightful perspectives!
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God as the First Cause
- Belief in God is a very sane and logical conclusion when examining causality and existence.
- The universe must have a first cause, which we call God, as something beyond the material world.
Innate Desire for God
- Most people intuitively desire belief in God or transcendence despite not being overtly religious.
- Human beings have an innate yearning for something beyond the material world that persists.
Meaning of God’s Name to Moses
- God's name revealed as "I am who I am" signifies both God's transcendence and closeness.
- It comforts believers that God is eternally present and intimately involved with us.
