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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.May 7, 2018< 1 min read

Six Categories of Cultural Discourse: How to Understand, Communicate, and Gain Consensus in Social Ethics

One’s level of happiness and purpose in life is quite relevant to what one believes about six important categories of cultural discourse. In this article, Father Spitzer defines the six categories, which include quality of life, freedom, ethics, love, suffering, and social responsibility, in light of the four levels of desire/happiness.

 

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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.
Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D. is a Catholic Priest in the Jesuit order (Society of Jesus) and is currently the President of the Magis Center and the Spitzer Center. He has made many TV appearances including: Larry King Live (debating Stephen Hawking and Leonard Mlodinow), the Today Show (debating on the topic of active euthanasia), The History Channel in “God and The Universe,” a multiple part PBS series “Closer to the Truth,” and the Hugh Hewitt Show. Currently appearing weekly on EWTN in “Father Spitzer’s Universe“.
Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.December 9, 20201 min read

How to Start A Catholic Spiritual Life

If you have decided to pursue a life in Jesus Christ through the Catholic Church (which will not disappoint you for an ...
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.April 1, 20202 min read

A Message from Fr. Spitzer Regarding Recent Covid-19 Developments

Much has transpired since my last message on the feast day of St. Joseph—just 13 days ago. The number of people infected in ...
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Fr. Robert Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D.September 30, 2017< 1 min read

Moral Conversion and Resisting Temptation

It is not easy for man, wounded by sin, to maintain moral balance. We may even find ourselves confessing the same sins over ...
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