- Planned Parenthood Willing to Cover-up rape -- Live Action Films
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Pro-Life Articles and Scientific Studies
- Abortion can be a cause of abortion as well as cancer - LifeSiteNews
- Study links abortions, mental health problems - New Zealand Herald
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Pro-Life Videos
Planned Parenthoods in 4 States Accept Donations for Abortions of Specific Minority Groups, namely African-Americans
Planned Parenthood Protects Racism towards Minorities
Undercover Camera Catches 2nd Indiana Planned Parenthood Breaking Sexual Abuse Reporting Laws
Obama and Opposition to Born Alive Act of Illinois
Abortion Doctor Awarded - Morgentaler (Canada) - Interview with a woman who aborted
This "doctor" was and is an abortion activist and has been in prison for what he did prior to the lagalization of abortion on demand in Canada. There was a documentary made of his life which revealed him to be a Holocaust survivor, ironically, a womanizer, and generally a rather tragic personality. The documentary information along with trailers can be found here: http://www.henrythemovie.com/
The Abortion Doctor
Planned Parenthood willing to cover up rape of a 13 yo girl
Barrack Obama and failed Abortion Attempts
Silent Scream - Dr. Bernard Nathanson (Former abortionist)
The Human Experience #1
The Human Experience #2
Vote Your Conscience - Catholic Vote 2008
Catholics can't vote for Planned Parenthood supporters
Wake Up America! - Father Corapi, SOLT
I Will Never Surrender
Battle for Truth
Barrack Obama and babies who survive abortions
Pro-life conversion of abortionist
Saturday, October 11, 2008
October 6, 2008 - Council of Starbucks - Humility 2
This was a good night. We were able to cover the entire lesson, except for the spiritual reading at the end. Also has some "friendly" discussion with my business competition, selling Roman Missals. Next week, the third installment. Hopefully, the final installment.
The lesson plan is printed below.
AMDG,
Laurence
Council of Starbucks
October 6, 2008
Humility, Part II
Lessons taken from: Humility - Wellspring of Virtue by Dietrich von Hildebrand (Sophia Institute Press, 1997)
“…Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves: Each one not considering the things that are his own, but those that are other men's.”~ Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians II. 3-4, Douay-Rheims
· We have learned that: Humility is the basic building block of all the virtues and pride is the primary source of all moral evil, which is more dangerous than even concupiscence. Even things done which are intrinsically good can be robbed of its value because of pride, when one only seeks glory for himself. Satanic pride is the type of pride where the individual is scandalized by values, rejects submission to values, wishes to dethrone values, and aims to enthrone his own false values. Satanic pride rejects one’s status as a creature, and sets himself up as God.
· The person with satanic pride is “incapable of all response to value” and his blindness to value is a consequence of his pride and not the cause of it (p. 13).
· Whatever pleasure he derives from whatever puffs up his pride is unable to provide him with “genuine inner happiness” and “any blissful peace” (p. 13).
· The prideful man tends to abuse liberty since he has an idea of freedom which is disjointed from its relation to God, and its relationship to the sphere of values; this gives him an “illusion of absolute power”; freedom is thus “degraded into arbitrary license” (p. 14).
· The prideful man would resort to anything, even suicide, to prove that he has absolute liberty, divorced from any “concrete aim or value” (p. 15).
· The prideful man’s non serviam - I will not serve - is meant to challenge all forms of authority; Lucifer is the best example of this type of pride, and so was Cain (p. 15).
· Humility is an “antithesis of all metaphysical pride”, and the man who is humble is able to grasp the objective meaning of values (p. 17).
· “The inward nobility of the good, its intrinsic beauty, touches his heart and delights him… he participates in the harmony of value; his soul is bright and serene, free from the corrosive poison that eats the heart of the proud” (p. 18).
· There is also a lesser form of pride, which is less rebellious to God; this person is not blind to values and he is capable of responding to values; his life is not “spoiled through and through by disharmony” and he is capable of honest moral efforts (p. 23).
· Even though this man may be receptive to all sorts of beauty, he shuns the personal encounter with God (p. 24), again, out of his distaste for the act of subordination, which is the natural end of universal values.
· He might even surrender to a Impersonal Absolute, for this still holds on to a remnant of his “ego-sovereignty” (p. 24). It is only through a submission to a personal God where we can realize our true condition as creatures, so that we can rid ourselves of even the most minimal form of sovereignty which tends to flatter our pride.
The Imitation of ChristThomas à Kempis
Book 1, Chapter 2
HAVING A HUMBLE OPINION OF SELF
EVERY man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars. He who knows himself well becomes mean in his own eyes and is not happy when praised by men.
If I knew all things in the world and had not charity, what would it profit me before God Who will judge me by my deeds?
Shun too great a desire for knowledge, for in it there is much fretting and delusion. Intellectuals like to appear learned and to be called wise. Yet there are many things the knowledge of which does little or no good to the soul, and he who concerns himself about other things than those which lead to salvation is very unwise.
Many words do not satisfy the soul; but a good life eases the mind and a clean conscience inspires great trust in God.
The more you know and the better you understand, the more severely will you be judged, unless your life is also the more holy. Do not be proud, therefore, because of your learning or skill. Rather, fear because of the talent given you. If you think you know many things and understand them well enough, realize at the same time that there is much you do not know. Hence, do not affect wisdom, but admit your ignorance. Why prefer yourself to anyone else when many are more learned, more cultured than you?
If you wish to learn and appreciate something worth while, then love to be unknown and considered as nothing. Truly to know and despise self is the best and most perfect counsel. To think of oneself as nothing, and always to think well and highly of others is the best and most perfect wisdom. Wherefore, if you see another sin openly or commit a serious crime, do not consider yourself better, for you do not know how long you can remain in good estate. All men are frail, but you must admit that none is more frail than yourself.
October 6, 2008
Humility, Part II
Lessons taken from: Humility - Wellspring of Virtue by Dietrich von Hildebrand (Sophia Institute Press, 1997)
“…Let nothing be done through contention, neither by vain glory: but in humility, let each esteem others better than themselves: Each one not considering the things that are his own, but those that are other men's.”~ Epistle of St. Paul to the Philippians II. 3-4, Douay-Rheims
· We have learned that: Humility is the basic building block of all the virtues and pride is the primary source of all moral evil, which is more dangerous than even concupiscence. Even things done which are intrinsically good can be robbed of its value because of pride, when one only seeks glory for himself. Satanic pride is the type of pride where the individual is scandalized by values, rejects submission to values, wishes to dethrone values, and aims to enthrone his own false values. Satanic pride rejects one’s status as a creature, and sets himself up as God.
· The person with satanic pride is “incapable of all response to value” and his blindness to value is a consequence of his pride and not the cause of it (p. 13).
· Whatever pleasure he derives from whatever puffs up his pride is unable to provide him with “genuine inner happiness” and “any blissful peace” (p. 13).
· The prideful man tends to abuse liberty since he has an idea of freedom which is disjointed from its relation to God, and its relationship to the sphere of values; this gives him an “illusion of absolute power”; freedom is thus “degraded into arbitrary license” (p. 14).
· The prideful man would resort to anything, even suicide, to prove that he has absolute liberty, divorced from any “concrete aim or value” (p. 15).
· The prideful man’s non serviam - I will not serve - is meant to challenge all forms of authority; Lucifer is the best example of this type of pride, and so was Cain (p. 15).
· Humility is an “antithesis of all metaphysical pride”, and the man who is humble is able to grasp the objective meaning of values (p. 17).
· “The inward nobility of the good, its intrinsic beauty, touches his heart and delights him… he participates in the harmony of value; his soul is bright and serene, free from the corrosive poison that eats the heart of the proud” (p. 18).
· There is also a lesser form of pride, which is less rebellious to God; this person is not blind to values and he is capable of responding to values; his life is not “spoiled through and through by disharmony” and he is capable of honest moral efforts (p. 23).
· Even though this man may be receptive to all sorts of beauty, he shuns the personal encounter with God (p. 24), again, out of his distaste for the act of subordination, which is the natural end of universal values.
· He might even surrender to a Impersonal Absolute, for this still holds on to a remnant of his “ego-sovereignty” (p. 24). It is only through a submission to a personal God where we can realize our true condition as creatures, so that we can rid ourselves of even the most minimal form of sovereignty which tends to flatter our pride.
The Imitation of ChristThomas à Kempis
Book 1, Chapter 2
HAVING A HUMBLE OPINION OF SELF
EVERY man naturally desires knowledge; but what good is knowledge without fear of God? Indeed a humble rustic who serves God is better than a proud intellectual who neglects his soul to study the course of the stars. He who knows himself well becomes mean in his own eyes and is not happy when praised by men.
If I knew all things in the world and had not charity, what would it profit me before God Who will judge me by my deeds?
Shun too great a desire for knowledge, for in it there is much fretting and delusion. Intellectuals like to appear learned and to be called wise. Yet there are many things the knowledge of which does little or no good to the soul, and he who concerns himself about other things than those which lead to salvation is very unwise.
Many words do not satisfy the soul; but a good life eases the mind and a clean conscience inspires great trust in God.
The more you know and the better you understand, the more severely will you be judged, unless your life is also the more holy. Do not be proud, therefore, because of your learning or skill. Rather, fear because of the talent given you. If you think you know many things and understand them well enough, realize at the same time that there is much you do not know. Hence, do not affect wisdom, but admit your ignorance. Why prefer yourself to anyone else when many are more learned, more cultured than you?
If you wish to learn and appreciate something worth while, then love to be unknown and considered as nothing. Truly to know and despise self is the best and most perfect counsel. To think of oneself as nothing, and always to think well and highly of others is the best and most perfect wisdom. Wherefore, if you see another sin openly or commit a serious crime, do not consider yourself better, for you do not know how long you can remain in good estate. All men are frail, but you must admit that none is more frail than yourself.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Humility and World Youth Day
Event Info
Host:
Laurence Gonzaga
Type:
Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Network:
Global
Time and Place
Date:
Monday, September 29, 2008
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Starbucks in Highland, CA
Street:
27615 BASELINE ST
City/Town:
Highland, CA
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Contact Info
Phone:
9096459665
Email:
gonzagal@csusb.edu
Description
Tonight the topic is Humility...As a back-up, we are discussig the WYD phenomenon.
Host:
Laurence Gonzaga
Type:
Meetings - Club/Group Meeting
Network:
Global
Time and Place
Date:
Monday, September 29, 2008
Time:
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Location:
Starbucks in Highland, CA
Street:
27615 BASELINE ST
City/Town:
Highland, CA
View Map
MapQuest
Microsoft
Yahoo
Contact Info
Phone:
9096459665
Email:
gonzagal@csusb.edu
Description
Tonight the topic is Humility...As a back-up, we are discussig the WYD phenomenon.
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
The Council of Starbucks in the Year of Saint Paul
The Council of Starbucks in the Year of Saint Paul
Dear All:
As per the suggestions given to me by my spiritual director, I am to give deeper thought and reflection upon the life and teaching of St. Paul the Apostle, in conformity with Pope Benedict XVI’s dedication of this year to the honor of St. Paul from 28 June 2008 to 29 June 2009. As such, along with minor topics I will cover on our regularly scheduled Council of Starbucks meetings, I will have as an ongoing theme, works pertaining to St. Paul, and most especially the documents produced by Pope Benedict XVI himself, and the insights I may gather through my ongoing study of Robert Sungenis’ new commentary on the book of Romans (more info here). Since this study is primarily for young adults, you are encouraged to form your own study groups among family and friends on this very important topic. This is your chance to live out that old Latin saying “sentire cum ecclesia”, and to think with the Church as she reflects upon this great Apostolic Saint.
Please familiarize yourself with the following resource:
http://www.catholicculture.org/LiturgicalYear/overviews/Feasts/St_Paul/index.cfm
I am building my lesson plan/structure as I type.
Week 1 - Introduction
Proclaimation of the Year of St. Paul
Decree Granting Indulgences for the Year of St. Paul
Week 2
Paul of Tarsus - Benedict XVI
St, Paul and the Spirit - Benedict XVI
Week 3
St. Paul's New Outlook - Benedict XVI
St. Paul and the Church - Benedict XVI
Week 4
Homily at St. Paul Outside the Walls - Benedict XVI
The Life of St. Paul - Sal Ciresi
Week 5
St. Paul Apostle to the Gentiles
God Bless,Laurence Gonzaga
Catechist
Ecclesia Militans Apologetics
Dear All:
As per the suggestions given to me by my spiritual director, I am to give deeper thought and reflection upon the life and teaching of St. Paul the Apostle, in conformity with Pope Benedict XVI’s dedication of this year to the honor of St. Paul from 28 June 2008 to 29 June 2009. As such, along with minor topics I will cover on our regularly scheduled Council of Starbucks meetings, I will have as an ongoing theme, works pertaining to St. Paul, and most especially the documents produced by Pope Benedict XVI himself, and the insights I may gather through my ongoing study of Robert Sungenis’ new commentary on the book of Romans (more info here). Since this study is primarily for young adults, you are encouraged to form your own study groups among family and friends on this very important topic. This is your chance to live out that old Latin saying “sentire cum ecclesia”, and to think with the Church as she reflects upon this great Apostolic Saint.
Please familiarize yourself with the following resource:
http://www.catholicculture.org/LiturgicalYear/overviews/Feasts/St_Paul/index.cfm
I am building my lesson plan/structure as I type.
Week 1 - Introduction
Proclaimation of the Year of St. Paul
Decree Granting Indulgences for the Year of St. Paul
Week 2
Paul of Tarsus - Benedict XVI
St, Paul and the Spirit - Benedict XVI
Week 3
St. Paul's New Outlook - Benedict XVI
St. Paul and the Church - Benedict XVI
Week 4
Homily at St. Paul Outside the Walls - Benedict XVI
The Life of St. Paul - Sal Ciresi
Week 5
St. Paul Apostle to the Gentiles
God Bless,Laurence Gonzaga
Catechist
Ecclesia Militans Apologetics
Sunday, July 27, 2008
You are called to be a saint also - Laurence Gonzaga - Lifeteen - 07/27/2008
You are called to be a saint also - Laurence Gonzaga - Lifeteen - 07/27/2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Some upcoming study topics
Some upcoming study topics
Council of Starbucks – Summer Sessions
Laurence Gonzaga
Mondays 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Young Adult, Ages 16-35
27615 BASELINE ST
HIGHLAND
· June 9
o Do we have Free Will?
· June 16
o Does the Catholic Church teach predestination?
· June 23
o Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church?
· June 30
o Revolution and Counter-Revolution by Plinio Correa De Olveira
Knights of Columbus Bible Study – Summer Sessions
Laurence Gonzaga filling in for Bob Herness, SK
Wednesdays 7 PM – 9 PM
All ages welcome!
1729 E. Base Line St (Cross St. is Del Rosa)
San Bernardino
· July 2
o Atheism Debate
§ Dinesh D’Souza versus Christopher Hitchens
o Some proofs for the existence of God
o “My Testimony: What brought me out of disbelief?”
· July 9
o Our Lady of Guadalupe
o Fr. Thomas Koller
o Joe Burns
· July 16
o The Case for the Creator DVD
§ Lee Stroebel
· July 23
o The Privileged Planet: The Search for Purpose in the Universe
· July 30
o Unlocking the Mystery of Life: The Scientific Case for Intelligent Design
Council of Starbucks – Summer Sessions
Laurence Gonzaga
Mondays 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Young Adult, Ages 16-35
27615 BASELINE ST
HIGHLAND
· June 9
o Do we have Free Will?
· June 16
o Does the Catholic Church teach predestination?
· June 23
o Is there salvation outside of the Catholic Church?
· June 30
o Revolution and Counter-Revolution by Plinio Correa De Olveira
Knights of Columbus Bible Study – Summer Sessions
Laurence Gonzaga filling in for Bob Herness, SK
Wednesdays 7 PM – 9 PM
All ages welcome!
1729 E. Base Line St (Cross St. is Del Rosa)
San Bernardino
· July 2
o Atheism Debate
§ Dinesh D’Souza versus Christopher Hitchens
o Some proofs for the existence of God
o “My Testimony: What brought me out of disbelief?”
· July 9
o Our Lady of Guadalupe
o Fr. Thomas Koller
o Joe Burns
· July 16
o The Case for the Creator DVD
§ Lee Stroebel
· July 23
o The Privileged Planet: The Search for Purpose in the Universe
· July 30
o Unlocking the Mystery of Life: The Scientific Case for Intelligent Design
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Vocations Resources
Vocations Resources
Talks
"Myths and Misconceptions Concerning Vocations"
Fr. Thomas Nelson, O. Praem. (Norbertine)
Fr. Nelson is a priest of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado, CA, a community of Norbertine Canons. Father is the national director of the Institute on Religious Life and has a licentiate in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
Download
Free CD
Father Gregory Elder, Ph.D.
Vocations Homiles
Marian Devotion & the Priesthood
MP3 recording (8.2 MB)
Rev. Gregory Dick, O.Praem.
Soul of the Apostolate
MP3 recording (7.8 MB)
Rev. fr. Juan Diego Emerson, O.Praem.
Spiritual Life of the Priest
MP3 recording (6.9 MB)
Rev. Thomas Nelson, O.Praem.
Formation of the Priestly Mind
MP3 recording (7.4 MB)
Rev. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem.
Consecrated Celibacy & the Priesthood
MP3 recording (7.7 MB)
Very Rev. Hugh Barbour, O.Praem.
The Priest & the Holy Eucharist
MP3 recording (8.5 MB)
Rev. Charbel Grbavac, O.Praem.
Religious Vocation & the Priesthood
MP3 recording (7.4 MB)
Rev. Charles Willingham, O.Praem.
"Reclaiming Our Priestly Character" (MP3)
Recorded on January 14, 2008 at the Arlington Diocese's popular "Theology on Tap" program. This is an audio recording of Rev. David. L. Toups, Associate Director, USCCB, Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.
John Corapi's Amazing Story, by Fr. John Corapi
John Corapi was a football star, in the Army Special Forces, and a millionaire real estate mogul to the stars of Hollywood. Then he became a cocaine addict. Now he is a Catholic priest. His life will inspire you to answer God's call in your own life. An excellent resource for RCIA and inspiring vocations.
Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi, Jr.
Vocation (Part 1) (Part2)
Sr. Dorothy Schwarz
Spiritual Life (Part 1) (Part2)
Vocation (Part 1) (Part2)
Genevieve Kineke
Vocation of Women I (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 2 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 3 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 4 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 5 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 6 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Friar Giles Mary
Vocation
Fr Bruno Segata - Vocations
Traditional monks of Papa Stronsay
Talks
"Myths and Misconceptions Concerning Vocations"
Fr. Thomas Nelson, O. Praem. (Norbertine)
Fr. Nelson is a priest of St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado, CA, a community of Norbertine Canons. Father is the national director of the Institute on Religious Life and has a licentiate in sacred theology from the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
Download
Free CD
Father Gregory Elder, Ph.D.
Vocations Homiles
Marian Devotion & the Priesthood
MP3 recording (8.2 MB)
Rev. Gregory Dick, O.Praem.
Soul of the Apostolate
MP3 recording (7.8 MB)
Rev. fr. Juan Diego Emerson, O.Praem.
Spiritual Life of the Priest
MP3 recording (6.9 MB)
Rev. Thomas Nelson, O.Praem.
Formation of the Priestly Mind
MP3 recording (7.4 MB)
Rev. Sebastian Walshe, O.Praem.
Consecrated Celibacy & the Priesthood
MP3 recording (7.7 MB)
Very Rev. Hugh Barbour, O.Praem.
The Priest & the Holy Eucharist
MP3 recording (8.5 MB)
Rev. Charbel Grbavac, O.Praem.
Religious Vocation & the Priesthood
MP3 recording (7.4 MB)
Rev. Charles Willingham, O.Praem.
"Reclaiming Our Priestly Character" (MP3)
Recorded on January 14, 2008 at the Arlington Diocese's popular "Theology on Tap" program. This is an audio recording of Rev. David. L. Toups, Associate Director, USCCB, Secretariat of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations.
John Corapi's Amazing Story, by Fr. John Corapi
John Corapi was a football star, in the Army Special Forces, and a millionaire real estate mogul to the stars of Hollywood. Then he became a cocaine addict. Now he is a Catholic priest. His life will inspire you to answer God's call in your own life. An excellent resource for RCIA and inspiring vocations.
Rev. Giacomo Capoverdi, Jr.
Vocation (Part 1) (Part2)
Sr. Dorothy Schwarz
Spiritual Life (Part 1) (Part2)
Vocation (Part 1) (Part2)
Genevieve Kineke
Vocation of Women I (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 2 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 3 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 4 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 5 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Vocation of Women 6 (Part 1) (Part 2)
Friar Giles Mary
Vocation
Fr Bruno Segata - Vocations
Audio and Video Resources
Debates on the Existence of God (Links from Phil Porvaznik Site)
Craig vs. Frank Zindler 1993 debate on Atheism versus Christianity MP3
Craig vs. Paul Draper 1997 debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Peter Atkins 1998 debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Antony Flew 1998 debate on Does God Exist? MP3
Craig vs. Keith Parsons on Why I Am / Am Not a Christian MP3
Craig vs. Victor Stenger 2003 debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Brian Edwards radio debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Austin Dacey 2005 debate on the existence of God MP3
Alister McGrath "Is God a Delusion?" 2006 MP3
Daniel Dennett "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" MP3
John Lennox vs. Richard Dawkins "The God Delusion" Debate 2007 MP3 (see http://www.fixed-point.org/)
Alister McGrath vs. Daniel Dennett on God and Religion 2006 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Peter Atkins on God, Darwin, Humanity 2007 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Richard Dawkins on Theism / Atheism 2007 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Richard Dawkins the cut segment from "Root of All Evil?" MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Christopher Hitchens on Religion in Modern World 2007 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Susan Blackmore on Is God a Delusion? 2007 MP3
Dinesh D'Souza vs. Michael Shermer on God, Religion, Morality 2007 MP3
Dinesh D'Souza vs. Christopher Hitchens "What's So Great About Christianity?" 2007 MP3 (see http://www.dineshdsouza.com/)
Dinesh D'Souza vs. Daniel Dennett "Is God (and Religion) a man-made invention?" 2007 MP3
Resurrection of Jesus (Links from Phil Porvaznik Site)
"Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?" DVD produced by Ignatius Press
Craig vs. (Robert) Greg Cavin 1995 "Twin Jesus" debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Brian Edwards radio debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Hector Avalos 2004 debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Gerd Ludemann 1997 debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. John Shelby Spong 2005 debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Bart Ehrman 2006 debate on the Resurrection MP3 (see also debate transcript)
Craig vs. Jamal Badawi debate on Islam versus Christianity MP3
Craig vs. Ray Bradley debate on God and Hell MP3
Craig vs. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong debate on Evil and Suffering MP3
Craig vs. Eddie Tabash 1999 debate on Secular Humanism versus Christianity MP3
Craig on his debates and the "Evidence for Christianity" 2002 MP3
Craig vs. Frank Zindler 1993 debate on Atheism versus Christianity MP3
Craig vs. Paul Draper 1997 debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Peter Atkins 1998 debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Antony Flew 1998 debate on Does God Exist? MP3
Craig vs. Keith Parsons on Why I Am / Am Not a Christian MP3
Craig vs. Victor Stenger 2003 debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Brian Edwards radio debate on the existence of God MP3
Craig vs. Austin Dacey 2005 debate on the existence of God MP3
Alister McGrath "Is God a Delusion?" 2006 MP3
Daniel Dennett "Darwin's Dangerous Idea" MP3
John Lennox vs. Richard Dawkins "The God Delusion" Debate 2007 MP3 (see http://www.fixed-point.org/)
Alister McGrath vs. Daniel Dennett on God and Religion 2006 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Peter Atkins on God, Darwin, Humanity 2007 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Richard Dawkins on Theism / Atheism 2007 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Richard Dawkins the cut segment from "Root of All Evil?" MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Christopher Hitchens on Religion in Modern World 2007 MP3
Alister McGrath vs. Susan Blackmore on Is God a Delusion? 2007 MP3
Dinesh D'Souza vs. Michael Shermer on God, Religion, Morality 2007 MP3
Dinesh D'Souza vs. Christopher Hitchens "What's So Great About Christianity?" 2007 MP3 (see http://www.dineshdsouza.com/)
Dinesh D'Souza vs. Daniel Dennett "Is God (and Religion) a man-made invention?" 2007 MP3
Resurrection of Jesus (Links from Phil Porvaznik Site)
"Did Jesus Really Rise from the Dead?" DVD produced by Ignatius Press
Craig vs. (Robert) Greg Cavin 1995 "Twin Jesus" debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Brian Edwards radio debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Hector Avalos 2004 debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Gerd Ludemann 1997 debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. John Shelby Spong 2005 debate on the Resurrection MP3
Craig vs. Bart Ehrman 2006 debate on the Resurrection MP3 (see also debate transcript)
Craig vs. Jamal Badawi debate on Islam versus Christianity MP3
Craig vs. Ray Bradley debate on God and Hell MP3
Craig vs. Walter Sinnott-Armstrong debate on Evil and Suffering MP3
Craig vs. Eddie Tabash 1999 debate on Secular Humanism versus Christianity MP3
Craig on his debates and the "Evidence for Christianity" 2002 MP3
Monday, May 12, 2008
Spe Salvi (May 15, 2008)
Council of Starbucks - May 15 and 22, 2008 - Spe Salvi (On Christian Hope)
Starbucks, Highland
7:00-8:30PM
Ages 16-35
Please purchase a drink from Starbucks, so we don't get kicked out.
Video introduction
Directions:
From Redlands:
1.
Starting in REDLANDS, CA on CAJON ST go toward E CITRUS AVE
go < 0.1 mi
< 0.1 mi
2.
Continue on ORANGE ST
go 0.5 mi
0.5 mi
3.
Take ramp onto I-10 W toward LOS ANGELES
go 0.7 mi
1.2 mi
4.
Take the HIGHLAND/RUNNING SPRINGS (CA-330) exit onto CA-30 W
go 4.1 mi
5.3 mi
5.
Take the BASE LINE RD exit
go 0.3 mi
5.6 mi
6.
Turn LEFT on BASE LINE
go 0.1 mi
5.7 mi
7.
Arrive at 27615 BASELINE ST, HIGHLAND, on the LEFT
From San Bernardino:
1.
Starting in SAN BERNARDINO, CA on N E ST go toward W 2ND ST
go 0.2 mi
0.2 mi
2.
Turn RIGHT on W 2ND ST
go 0.4 mi
0.6 mi
3.
Turn RIGHT to take ramp onto I-215 N
go 1.6 mi
2.2 mi
4.
Take RIGHT fork onto CA-30 N toward HIGHLAND/MTN RESORTS
go 1.9 mi
4.1 mi
5.
Merge onto CA-30 E
go 5.6 mi
9.7 mi
6.
Take the BASE LINE RD exit
go 0.2 mi
9.9 mi
7.
Turn RIGHT on BASE LINE
go < 0.1 mi
9.9 mi
8.
Arrive at 27615 BASELINE ST, HIGHLAND, on the LEFT
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Directions:
From Redlands:
1.
Starting in REDLANDS, CA on CAJON ST go toward E CITRUS AVE
go < 0.1 mi
< 0.1 mi
2.
Continue on ORANGE ST
go 0.5 mi
0.5 mi
3.
Take ramp onto I-10 W toward LOS ANGELES
go 0.7 mi
1.2 mi
4.
Take the HIGHLAND/RUNNING SPRINGS (CA-330) exit onto CA-30 W
go 4.1 mi
5.3 mi
5.
Take the BASE LINE RD exit
go 0.3 mi
5.6 mi
6.
Turn LEFT on BASE LINE
go 0.1 mi
5.7 mi
7.
Arrive at 27615 BASELINE ST, HIGHLAND, on the LEFT
From San Bernardino:
1.
Starting in SAN BERNARDINO, CA on N E ST go toward W 2ND ST
go 0.2 mi
0.2 mi
2.
Turn RIGHT on W 2ND ST
go 0.4 mi
0.6 mi
3.
Turn RIGHT to take ramp onto I-215 N
go 1.6 mi
2.2 mi
4.
Take RIGHT fork onto CA-30 N toward HIGHLAND/MTN RESORTS
go 1.9 mi
4.1 mi
5.
Merge onto CA-30 E
go 5.6 mi
9.7 mi
6.
Take the BASE LINE RD exit
go 0.2 mi
9.9 mi
7.
Turn RIGHT on BASE LINE
go < 0.1 mi
9.9 mi
8.
Arrive at 27615 BASELINE ST, HIGHLAND, on the LEFT
Monday, April 21, 2008
04/26/08 - Do we have a defense against atheist attacks?
04/26/08 - Do we have a defense against atheist attacks?
10:30 AM - 12 PM at the Dove House, St. Adelaide
I. What are apriori and aposteriori arguments?
· Apriori arguments (ex: ontological)- arguments for God which derive their premises independent of experience; one only need to clearly understand that proposition to see that it is true.
· Aposteriority arguments (ex: cosmological and teleological)- arguments for God which derive their premises only from experience of the world.
II. What is the Cosmological argument (St. Thomas Aquinas, Five Ways)?
Aquinas’ Second Way (Causality argument)
1) There exist things that are caused.
§ You happen upon a sand-castle on the beach, and you presume that it was designed.
2) Nothing can be the cause of itself (ex nihilio nihil fit, out of nothing proceeds).
§ The sand castle cannot bring itself into existence.
3) There cannot be an infinite regress of causes.
§ If you trace the line of causality back, there must be a first cause, which itself was not caused.
4) Therefore, there exists an uncaused first cause.
5) The word God means uncaused first cause.
6) Therefore, God exists
Aquinas’ Third Way (Contingency argument)
1) Every being that exists are either contingent or necessary.
§ Contingent means it depends upon something else to explain its being (humans, animals, etc.). Necessary means that the being requires no other being to explain its existence.
2) Not every being can be contingent.
§ Contingent beings need at least one necessary being.
3) Therefore, there exists a being upon which the contingent beings depend.
4) A necessary being on which all contingent beings exist is what we mean by God.
5) Therefore, God exists.
III. What is the Teleological argument (William Paley)?
1) Complexity implies a designer.
2) The universe is highly complex.
3) Therefore, the universe has a Designer.
4) God is a Being who is able to design a universe.
5) Therefore, God does exist.
IV. What is the Ontological argument (St. Anselm)?
Argument 1
1) God is, by definition, the “greatest” (that which nothing greater is possible).
2) The notion of the “greatest” exists in the mind.
3) The “greatest” may exist in reality.
4) If the “greatest” only existed in the mind, and the “greatest” may have existed in reality, then the “greatest” [in reality] might have been greater than the “greatest” [in the mind].
5) The “greatest” may be greater than it is.
6) Therefore, the “greatest” is something that something greater is possible.
7) This is not possible, reduction ad absurdum (reduction to the absurd).
8) Therefore, the “greatest” (God) exists in both the mind and in reality.
Argument 2
1) God is defined as the “greatest” (aliquid, quo nihil majus cogitari posit, that than which nothing greater can be conceived).
2) It is greater to be a necessary being than not.
3) God must be necessary.
4) God necessarily exists.
V. What is C.S. Lewis' argument (Desire argument)?
1) All human desires correspond to a real thing which can satisfy that desire.
§ Thirst is satisfied by drink; hunger is satisfied by food; fatigue is satisfied by sleep/rest; sexual desire is satisfied by marital relations; etc.
2) There is a desire which nothing in this world can satisfy (desire for God).
3) This desire must be satisfied in another world.
4) Therefore, God must exist.
VI. The Wager (Pascal) – This does a cross between two dimensions: (1) the truth of whether God exists, God exists and God does not exist; and (2) how one chooses to lead one’s life, live as if God does exist and live as if God does not exist. This gives us 4 possibilities:
1) God exists and one does not live as if God exists – Hell (+ infinity)
2) God exists and one does live as if God existed – Heaven (- infinity)
3) God does not exist and one does not live as if God exists – neutral
4) God does not exist and one does live as if God existed – neutral
5) Therefore, wager that God exists.
§ Would you not wager $1 for the 50/50 chance of winning a million?
VII. The fool says in his heart “there is no God” (Psalm 14:1).
VIII. How to understand the atheist better so that we may be able to guide them to the truth
· the atheist as a victim
§ They have bought into the secular and relativistic philosophy.
· the atheist as an apologist
§ If you believed as they believe, wouldn’t you promote it too?
· the atheist as an intellectual
§ They don’t want to hear about mysticism and non-materialistic evidence; rational argumentation is the best bet; this is the high-form of atheism.
· the atheist as a revolutionary
§ There is a popular culture of anti-conformity. It is cool to be a jerk; This is the low-form of atheism.
10:30 AM - 12 PM at the Dove House, St. Adelaide
I. What are apriori and aposteriori arguments?
· Apriori arguments (ex: ontological)- arguments for God which derive their premises independent of experience; one only need to clearly understand that proposition to see that it is true.
· Aposteriority arguments (ex: cosmological and teleological)- arguments for God which derive their premises only from experience of the world.
II. What is the Cosmological argument (St. Thomas Aquinas, Five Ways)?
Aquinas’ Second Way (Causality argument)
1) There exist things that are caused.
§ You happen upon a sand-castle on the beach, and you presume that it was designed.
2) Nothing can be the cause of itself (ex nihilio nihil fit, out of nothing proceeds).
§ The sand castle cannot bring itself into existence.
3) There cannot be an infinite regress of causes.
§ If you trace the line of causality back, there must be a first cause, which itself was not caused.
4) Therefore, there exists an uncaused first cause.
5) The word God means uncaused first cause.
6) Therefore, God exists
Aquinas’ Third Way (Contingency argument)
1) Every being that exists are either contingent or necessary.
§ Contingent means it depends upon something else to explain its being (humans, animals, etc.). Necessary means that the being requires no other being to explain its existence.
2) Not every being can be contingent.
§ Contingent beings need at least one necessary being.
3) Therefore, there exists a being upon which the contingent beings depend.
4) A necessary being on which all contingent beings exist is what we mean by God.
5) Therefore, God exists.
III. What is the Teleological argument (William Paley)?
1) Complexity implies a designer.
2) The universe is highly complex.
3) Therefore, the universe has a Designer.
4) God is a Being who is able to design a universe.
5) Therefore, God does exist.
IV. What is the Ontological argument (St. Anselm)?
Argument 1
1) God is, by definition, the “greatest” (that which nothing greater is possible).
2) The notion of the “greatest” exists in the mind.
3) The “greatest” may exist in reality.
4) If the “greatest” only existed in the mind, and the “greatest” may have existed in reality, then the “greatest” [in reality] might have been greater than the “greatest” [in the mind].
5) The “greatest” may be greater than it is.
6) Therefore, the “greatest” is something that something greater is possible.
7) This is not possible, reduction ad absurdum (reduction to the absurd).
8) Therefore, the “greatest” (God) exists in both the mind and in reality.
Argument 2
1) God is defined as the “greatest” (aliquid, quo nihil majus cogitari posit, that than which nothing greater can be conceived).
2) It is greater to be a necessary being than not.
3) God must be necessary.
4) God necessarily exists.
V. What is C.S. Lewis' argument (Desire argument)?
1) All human desires correspond to a real thing which can satisfy that desire.
§ Thirst is satisfied by drink; hunger is satisfied by food; fatigue is satisfied by sleep/rest; sexual desire is satisfied by marital relations; etc.
2) There is a desire which nothing in this world can satisfy (desire for God).
3) This desire must be satisfied in another world.
4) Therefore, God must exist.
VI. The Wager (Pascal) – This does a cross between two dimensions: (1) the truth of whether God exists, God exists and God does not exist; and (2) how one chooses to lead one’s life, live as if God does exist and live as if God does not exist. This gives us 4 possibilities:
1) God exists and one does not live as if God exists – Hell (+ infinity)
2) God exists and one does live as if God existed – Heaven (- infinity)
3) God does not exist and one does not live as if God exists – neutral
4) God does not exist and one does live as if God existed – neutral
5) Therefore, wager that God exists.
§ Would you not wager $1 for the 50/50 chance of winning a million?
VII. The fool says in his heart “there is no God” (Psalm 14:1).
VIII. How to understand the atheist better so that we may be able to guide them to the truth
· the atheist as a victim
§ They have bought into the secular and relativistic philosophy.
· the atheist as an apologist
§ If you believed as they believe, wouldn’t you promote it too?
· the atheist as an intellectual
§ They don’t want to hear about mysticism and non-materialistic evidence; rational argumentation is the best bet; this is the high-form of atheism.
· the atheist as a revolutionary
§ There is a popular culture of anti-conformity. It is cool to be a jerk; This is the low-form of atheism.
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