The Ben Shapiro Show FLASHBACK: Balancing Faith & Reason w/ Matt Fradd
Oct 8, 2025
Join Matt Fradd, a Catholic apologist and host of "Pints with Aquinas," as he delves into the balance of faith and reason. He discusses the dangers of radical skepticism and how it undermines trust in institutions. Matt emphasizes the importance of revelation in understanding truths beyond reason and explores why Catholicism stands out in his faith journey. He candidly addresses the harms of pornography on human dignity and advocates for community-driven approaches to moral education and family values.
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Belief As Properly Basic
- Many people's belief in God functions as a properly basic belief rather than the result of formal arguments.
- Matt Fradd says Plantinga's idea explains why faith can be rational without exhaustive proof.
Define Terms Before Debating
- Start disagreements by defining terms and locating burdens of proof to avoid talking past each other.
- Fradd recommends friendly, clarifying conversations over confrontational debates.
The Bleakness Of Pure Materialism
- Atheism yields bleak answers to origin, purpose, morality, and destiny that many find unsatisfying.
- Fradd argues dissatisfaction with meaning often prompts people to reconsider faith.
