Francis Beckwith

In this engaging discussion, Francis Beckwith, a Philosophy and Church-State Studies professor at Baylor University and author, offers deep insights into the beliefs of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He explores the significant theological divergences between Mormonism and traditional Christianity, particularly regarding the nature of God and salvation. Beckwith highlights how Mormon beliefs shape American culture and emphasizes the resilience of the Latter-day Saints' community, offering valuable lessons on family, faith, and hope for all listeners.

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Francis Beckwith discuss moral relativism, controversial moral questions, natural law, and the connection between relativism and religious practice. They also explore the concept of worship and religious beliefs.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism and natural law, challenging arguments supporting relativism based on disagreement and tolerance. Topics include abortion debates, natural law theory, enforcing fairness, and the implications of rejecting universal moral standards. The discussion highlights the Catholic Church's perspective on objective morality and the role of human nature in shaping moral beliefs.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism vs. moral objectivism, the Catholic Catechism's view on morality, Aquinas' concept of natural law, and exploring exceptions to moral claims.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses law without a lawgiver, exploring natural rights from a divine source, the relationship between natural rights and natural law, the controversy of Nuremberg Trials, exploring the nature of the moral law, and the source of natural moral law.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses moral relativism and political disagreements, contrasting it with moral objectivism. They explore moral disagreement using examples like interpretations of legal clauses and differing views on abortion. The podcast delves into the concepts of moral objectivism and relativism, justifications for moral standards, and the influence of natural law on moral decision-making.

Prof. Francis Beckwith, an expert in Catholicism, dives into the differences between Catholic and Protestant beliefs on justification, exploring concepts like praying to saints and purgatory. He delves into the historical context of the Reformation, Martin Luther's actions, and the impact on views of purgatory and post-baptismal sin. The discussion also focuses on the interpretation of Abraham's justification by faith in Romans 4 and the multi-faceted concept of justification in Catholicism, involving ongoing actions, obedience, grace, and salvation.

Philosopher and legal scholar Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses natural rights, linking them to a divine source for universal moral truths. The podcast explores the significance of natural law, human flourishing, and the story of Kurt Wise. It also delves into the characteristics of natural moral law, evolutionary explanations, and argues that a transcendent intelligence like God is the source of natural rights.

Prof. Francis Beckwith discusses if Muslims, Christians, and Jews worship the same God. The debate on religious beliefs, St. Thomas Aquinas' perspective, Superman's dual identity, different viewpoints on one divine entity, historical references, objections against same God worship, and the role of faith in Catholic beliefs are explored.

Philosopher and law expert Francis Beckwith discusses the rationality of belief in God, exploring arguments in faith, the concept of God in classical theism, proper functions and reasoning, abstract objects, and philosophical arguments for God's existence. The podcast emphasizes the harmony between faith and reason in the Catholic approach.