Is Internet apologetics as stupid as it sounds?

[AmbroseSJ]

Internet apologetics are what led me to convert to the Catholic faith in the first place. Because the Catholics in my life were either too unknowledgeable or too polite to be apologists.

Good to know!

Trouble is, today it is considered either impertinent, judgmental, or just opinionated to get into a conversation about religion. The idea that religion can represent absolute truth is too often considered to be in the realm of fanatics and maniacs. Today’s liberal world prefers to think of religion as a kind of personal preference, best not discussed.

 

[Dorothy]

Apologetics have there place and can be fun and even fruitful. But, I found in my own life apologetics is not enough. I need something deeper than just arguments for the faith. Something is missing if we are just focused on apologetics. After awhile I found myself finding apologetics feeling empty and shallow. I wanted more. I wanted to go deeper. Deeper into my walk with Christ, deeper into my faith and spirituality. That is the journey I find myself on now. Praying is an important part of my life. I need to pray every day or I feel like something is missing. One doesn’t just want to have arguments for God’s existence,but to have God himself. I like to learn and that will probably never change. Having canned arguments for the faith is one thing. But it is a whole other thing to live the faith itself. And to live it with integrity. That is the challenge and the joy set before us.

I very much agree with what you posted, and the answer for me was to join a Third Order, and some of the ministries at my parish. It is important to be around like-minded people who have the same goal…a closer walk with the Lord. Taking our prayer journey seriously aids us much in receiving more of the Lord from the Sacraments.

The answer may not be the same for everyone, as we are all so different.

 

[Genesis315]

I see it as a way to strengthen one another. If an objection to the faith shakes someone’s faith, answering it can reassure them. Internet apologists have done that for me, and I hope to be able to do the same. Likewise, it is helpful for those seeking and who have sincere questions.