21st Century Apologetics?

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Thanks Granny
I must say the first thing I thought when I heard this statement of Prof. Hawkings was that it seemed seriously confused, as either gravity is Nothing and so preceded the universe or that something created as part of the universe (i.e. Gravity) was somehow also the cause of its creation?
I prefer the logical and rational approach myself, its much more in step with Catholicism.
 
Here is 21st Century Apologetics in action. Sorry, I don’t know how to link this. I received it in an e-mail.

Larry King to host Robert Spitzer and Stephen Hawking

Leading authority on metaphysics to respond to Hawking’s creation theory on CNN Friday night IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 9 – It’s on! The Larry King stage is set for what may shape up to be one of the most provocative discussions on the need for a Creator in physics. Stephen Hawking’s latest controversial work The Grand Design – “no God required” – has drawn vigorous retort from the religious community. One prominent philosopher and metaphysical expert, Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., made a strong rebuttal to Hawking’s claim.** On Friday, September 10, King will host both Hawking and Spitzer as they defend their opposing viewpoints. **

Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith, immediate past president of Gonzaga University and author of the recently published New Proofs for the Existence of God: Contributions of Contemporary Physics and Philosophy quickly responded to Hawking with a reply entitled “The Curious Metaphysics of Dr. Stephen Hawking.” An expert in metaphysics and the ontology of physics, Spitzer has published extensively on the relationship of these two disciplines and the philosophy of God. Spitzer is currently producing a documentary on God and Modern Physics which is scheduled for completion in November. It features eight esteemed physicists who present an astrophysical response to atheism. An accomplished academic in his own right, Spitzer holds four advanced degrees: Ph.D. Philosophy, CUA, Th.M.; Weston School, Cambridge; M.Div. Gregorian University, Rome; M.A., Philosophy St. Louis University.

Hawking is a theoretical physicist who gained widespread attention from his book A Brief History of Time, along with several subsequent works, including his latest and hotly debated The Grand Design. In the recent book, Hawking argues against the need for a creator or God. Hawking’s assertion has sparked widespread dismay and represents a disconnect from his earlier works which were open to the possibility of a creator. In 2005, Hawking published *God Created *the Integers: The Mathematical Breakthroughs that Changed History. Hawking recently retired from his post as a professor of mathematics at the University of Cambridge, a position he held for 30 years.

Be sure to watch the grand discussion on Grand Design, scheduled to air on CNN’s Larry King Show, Friday at 9pm EDT. Updates will be announced as they are made available. To learn more, visit magisreasonfaith.org.

Try these links:
magisreasonfaith.org/blog/?p=39

magisreasonfaith.org/index.htm

www.magisreasonfaith.org
 
I have just read one too many posts where Catholics have no clue how to read the first three chapters of Genesis according to Catholic teaching. These people are busy fighting over figurative language, literal language, young earth, old earth, middle earth, symbolic Adam, symbolic evil, and so on. Maybe these people are just venting their frustrations. And I shouldn’t be so cranky.

What saddens me the most, is when I read an honest question from someone who really wants to know about Catholicism and the answers are…:o
Fortunately, there are some posters who do understand Catholicism and how the visible Church operates. Their posts are gems. I admire those posters who defend Catholicism constantly.

However, 21st Century Catholic Apologetics goes beyond CAF. I would like to see Catholic Apologetics focus on teaching people how to read the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Second Edition, not just quote it to make a point. I would like to see Catholic Apologetics reach out to Catholics who misunderstand their faith. I would like to see Catholic Apologetics demonstrate how to meditate on the truths within our Catechism.

In my humble opinion, the focus of 21st Century Catholic Apologetics should be on skills more than words.

Blessings,
granny

The human person is worthy of profound respect from the moment of conception.
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