Monthly Archives: May 2013

Why the New Atheism is Inadequate

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Fr. Paul

A recent convert to the Catholic Church speaks of why the New Atheism (in general: Dawkins, Harris and Hitchens) is not enough to approach the big questions. Here is her entire piece in The Catholic Herald. First, the alleged conflict … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis to Atheists and Believers, “Do good: we will meet one another there.”

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Fr. Paul

Where do Atheists and Believers meet? According to Pope Francis, in doing good. From his daily Mass homily on May 22, 2013, as translated by Vatican Radio. Pope Francis, “the Lord has created us in His image and likeness, and … Continue reading →

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Playing at Atheism

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Fr. Paul

The Prince in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot is asked about faith and responds: As to faith… One morning I met a man in the train, and made acquaintance with him at once. I had often heard of him as a very … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis on Atheism: every man is the image of God, whether he is a believer or not.

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Fr. Paul

From (now Pope Francis) Cardinal Bergoglio’s 2010 book On Heaven and Earth, now available in English. When I speak with atheists, I will sometimes discuss social concerns, but I do not propose the problem of God as a starting point, … Continue reading →

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