Catholic Answers Live #12531 Why Does Jesus Praise Belief Without Evidence? - Karlo Broussard
Jan 5, 2026
Dr. Carlo Broussard, a philosopher and Catholic apologist, dives deep into belief sans evidence as discussed in John 20:28. He clarifies that faith is based on credible apostolic testimony rather than lacking evidence. Carlo unpacks the idea that salvation is a divine gift, not a reward for good works. He thoughtfully explores whether attending a Freemason memorial is appropriate for Catholics. Additionally, he explains the Church’s stance on the Eucharist and why it refrains from declaring anyone in hell.
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Belief Can Be Rational Without Physical Sight
- Carlo Broussard argues John 20:29 praises belief without physical sight, not belief without any evidence.
- Christian faith is belief in response to credible historical testimony, like the apostles and John's eyewitness accounts.
Let Evidence Permit The Act Of Faith
- Use historical evidence to give your will permission to assent to Christ rather than expecting evidence to compel faith.
- Recognize faith is a gift from God that builds on rational grounds, not a blind impulse contrary to intellect.
How Works Relate To Salvation
- Catholics deny salvation can be merited by natural powers alone because heaven is a supernatural gift beyond proportion to mere human acts.
- Good works merit only because God's grace works in and through us, making those acts proportionate to the supernatural reward.
