1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 This episode reviews 5 logical arguments that prove God’s existence. They come from the Summa Theologica of St Thomas Aquinas. Key points include: ·&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The Role of Philosophy in Faith: Why logic and reason are essential for understanding theology and making sound arguments about God’s existence. The episode discusses how postmodernism has led to a “crisis of meaning” in Western culture. ·&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Five Proofs for God’s Existence: Argument from Motion:&amp;nbsp;Everything in motion was set in motion by something else, leading to the necessity of an “unmoved mover”—God. Argument from Causation:&amp;nbsp;Every effect has a cause, but there must be a first, uncaused cause—God. Argument from Contingency:&amp;nbsp;Contingent beings require a necessary being whose existence is essential—God. Argument from Gradation:&amp;nbsp;The existence of varying degrees of goodness, truth, and beauty points to a perfect source—God as “Being itself.” Argument from Design:&amp;nbsp;The order and intelligibility of the universe suggest intentional design and purpose, ultimately pointing to God.&amp;nbsp; ·&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; Philosophy’s Limits: While philosophy can prove God’s existence and certain attributes, deeper knowledge comes from God’s self-revelation in scripture and tradition.&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Please visit our website: www.AllRoadsLeadtoRome.net. You can sign up for our newsletter, leave me a voice message with a comment or suggestion, get connected with us on socials, and you can become a patron who makes all of this magic happen! AllRoadsLeadToRome.net &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; We are also on Facebook, Instagram, X, and Youtube. &amp;nbsp; Please tell A Catholic Curious friend about us! &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; All Roads Lead to Rome: On Becoming Roman Catholic (OCIA) https://sites.libsyn.com/592730 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/39929180/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/item/39929180