Father Spitzer’s Universe

Scientific Discovery and Biblical Revelation, Pt. 4

Sep 24, 2025
Explore the intriguing interplay between faith and science as Fr. Spitzer and Doug tackle the theory of evolution. They discuss the possibility for Catholics to embrace evolution while maintaining belief in unique transphysical souls. A thought-provoking analysis of Gen Z values reveals a revival of objective morality. The ethics of assisted dying and its framing as medical progress spark critical dialogue. Dive into scripture's alignment with scientific facts, and discover the transformational shift from pagan myths to Biblical monotheism.
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INSIGHT

Young Men Returning To Faith And Reason

  • Young men are increasingly drawn to a blend of faith, reason, and objective morality.
  • Father Spitzer links this trend to interest in science and philosophical argumentation among males aged ~16–25.
ADVICE

Reject Euphemisms For Assisted Suicide

  • Call out euphemisms that present assisted suicide as medical progress and insist killing is not a medical cure.
  • Father Spitzer urges resisting sophistical rhetoric that normalizes killing the vulnerable.
ANECDOTE

Debate With Assisted‑Suicide Advocate

  • Father Spitzer recounts debating proponents of physician-assisted suicide who sincerely displayed suicide pills.
  • He describes the surreal moment where opponents argued the case for them better than expected.
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