Many people — including many religious people — have been quick to dismiss the position of intelligent design as little more than “creationism in a cheap tuxedo.” But is this characterization fair? What exactly is Intelligent Design and specifically what aspects of modern evolutionary theory does ID attempt to challenge? Furthermore, what (if any) evidence […]
The Problem of Evil w/ Dr. Gaven Kerr
Recently, Gaven and I were invited on The Reason and Theology Show to discuss the problem of evil. The conversation was fruitful, presenting both traditional and contemporary defenses, including a brief exploration into a theodicy developed by Eleonore Stump. I hope you enjoy listening. The Problem of Evil w/ Pat Flynn and Gaven Kerr Mentioned […]
The Strangeness of Sacramentality w/ Cy Kellet
Cy Kellett joins The Pat Flynn Show to discuss the superficial strangeness, but substantial truth and beauty, of Catholic sacramentality. Cy also has a recent book out (which you should get!) called: A Teacher of Strange Things: Who Jesus Was, What He Taught, and Why People Still Follow Him. The Strangeness of Sacramentality About Cy […]
Music, Morality, and Poetic Knowledge w/ Dr. Casey Edler
Pat and Jim are joined by Dr. Casey Edler for part 1 of a discussion on the links between music, philosophy, and morality. Can the style of music you listen to dispose you toward certain types of virtue or vice? What have been the opinions of various philosophers on this and what might the implications […]
Defending the Doctrine of Divine Simplicity: Contemporary Thomistic Response
Pat goes on at length explaining why and how divine simplicity is affirmed, the explanatory benefits that come along with maintaining classical theism and divine simplicity generally, and then spends time working through objections related to contingent knowledge, modal collapse, multiple properties, and moral obligation. Finally, Pat argues a general safeguard can be provided around […]