Apologetics Level 1: Does God Exist

Origin of Matter

Origin of Life

Origin of Life

Outline

See Phillip Johnson "Darwin on Trial"

See Fr Seraphim Rose: Genesis, Creation and Early Man 


Philosophical Arguments

Philosophical Arguments

Truth - HG Bishop Youssef

Truth

What is Truth?

What is Truth

We may find it easier to describe what Truth is NOT

  1. Truth is NOT whatever works
    • We don't believe that ends justify the means
    • Lies sometimes work, but they are still lies - not the truth
  2. Truth is NOT what is understandable
    • Many deny the Trinity because they don't understand it... how can Three in One and One in Three?
    • People deny the reality of the change of bread and wine to the Body and Blood of Christ because it is not understandable
  3. Truth is NOT what makes people feel good
    • Bad news can be truth
  4. Truth is NOT what the majority says is true
    • Majority can reach a wrong conclusion like in the time of Noah and the time of Lot
  5. Truth is NOT what is comprehensive
    • A lengthy, detailed presentation can still result in false conclusions
  6. Truth is NOT what is intended
    • Good intentions can still be false
  7. Truth is NOT what is believed
    • Some people may believe a lie... but it is still a lie
  8. Truth is NOT what is publicly proved
    • The location of a hidden treasure can be privately known - but it is still true
  9. Truth in Greek is αλήθεια
    • This means "to unhide" or "hiding nothing" - the Truth is always there and always open and available to see
  10. Truth has existed before the Creation of the World
  11. Truth in Hebrew is אֶמֶת
    • This means "firmness" or "constancy" - implying everlasting substance, something that can be relied on

Can We Know the Truth?

Philosophies that Challenge Absolute Truth

Objections to the Truth

Why is Truth Important?

What is Truth?

Question and Answer

 

 

 

 

Logical Arguments

Historical Arguments