The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What If God Doesn’t Exist?

Jan 18, 2024

Exploring the implications of God's existence on the significance of human life, the speaker reflects on the concept of meaning and purpose. They argue that without God, life lacks meaning, but with God, our choices hold weight and our actions have significance. Reflecting on the human heart's desire for understanding, the speaker encourages contemplation of the belief that there is meaning and purpose in every person's life.

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Without God, life lacks meaning and purpose, while with God, our choices have significance and meaning.

The longing for meaning in human experience suggests the existence of a higher power and purpose in our lives.

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The Significance of God's Existence

If there is no God, life is devoid of meaning and purpose. Without the existence of a higher power, we are just insignificant specks in the universe, and nothing we do ultimately matters. In this perspective, there is no concept of right or wrong, only personal preferences or utility. However, if there is a God, our choices and actions have significance. We are created on purpose and for a purpose, and therefore, our decisions carry weight and meaning. The question of whether God exists is closely tied to the question of whether we matter and if our choices have significance.

Exploring the Meaning of Human Existence

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The Cry of the Human Heart

2min

What if there were no God? What does that idea look like if you follow it to its logical conclusion? It ain't pretty.

Today, Fr. Mike shows us that meaning, dignity, and purpose come from the one who created everything. And the good news is that he made you on purpose, for a reason. And you matter.

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