Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
Philosophical Proof of God: Derived from Principles in Bernard Lonergan’s Insight [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Lonergan’s proof is as follows: If all reality is completely intelligible, then God exists. But all reality is completely intelligible. Therefore, God exists.
A Contemporary Thomistic Metaphysical Proof of God [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Though there are many contemporary proofs of God (such as that of Bernard Lonergan), this contemporary version of St. Thomas Aquinas’ metaphysical proof of God, though difficult for newcomers, is brie
Evidence for God from Physics and Philosophy [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
The natural sciences (and philosophical reflection upon them) have been an integral part of the Catholic intellectual tradition since the time of Copernicus.
70,000 Years Ago, What Made Us Human: The Origin of a Soul? [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Here is a brief explanation of the evidence from modern science, medical studies, anthropology, and philosophy for a human soul that can survive bodily death.
Even if There’s Cosmological Evidence For a Creator, How Do You Make the Leap From That to Christianity?
Granted that there is cosmological evidence for a creator, why should we jump from that to Christianity?
Are the Bible and Darwinian evolution diametrically opposed?
Fr. Spitzer shows how the Bible and Darwinian evolution are not in fact diametrically opposed.
What would be the Church reaction to aliens?
If intelligent life were found, we would tell them about Jesus Christ, and then, if they are willing, baptize them and start churches on the other planet.
How can we believe the universe is billions of years old, and still believe the Bible, too?
The Church holds that the Biblical author was not doing science, but rather theology, responding to theological errors in the popular creation myths of the day.
Evidence of a Transcendent Soul [Spitzer Scholarly Article]
Fr. Spitzer outlines our reasons for thinking that human beings do have transcendent souls.