The Thomistic Institute False Arguments That Faith And Reason Are In Conflict | Fr. James Brent, O.P.
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Sep 2, 2019 Fr. James Brent, O.P., discusses wishful thinking in beliefs, challenges to faith and reason, and the evidentialist objection against Christian faith. The conversation delves into the complexities of faith as testimony, conversion, and redefining the historical perception of the Inquisition.
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Faith vs. Supernatural Faith
- Many people struggle with faith in the supernatural, not faith itself.
- Even some Christians seek naturalistic explanations for miracles, highlighting this distinction.
Shifting the Burden of Proof
- When asked for proof of God, Fr. James Brent suggests asking for proof against God's existence.
- This often leads to a shift in the conversation, such as bringing up the problem of evil.
Responding to the Problem of Evil
- Do not try to justify specific evils like the Holocaust when addressing the problem of evil.
- Instead, emphasize human incompetence to judge God's purposes and plans for all evils.