How to Refute Moral Relativism

How to Refute Moral Relativism

by | Nov 13, 2018 | Articles, General Ethics

Many Catholics have learned how to refute the idea that there is no absolute truth—what is called global relativism. It’s pretty straightforward: if global relativism is true, then there is at least oneabsolute truth, and so global relativism contradicts itself. We...
Of God and Mammoths

Of God and Mammoths

by | Oct 15, 2018 | Articles, General Ethics

I’m always amazed at how modern animated movies are not shy to interact with philosophical concepts. Sometimes they do so in objectionable ways, such as when Skipper, the main character in Penguins of Madagascar, proudly proclaims, “I reject nature. Who’s with me?”...
The Noble Choice of Good or Evil

The Noble Choice of Good or Evil

by | Aug 23, 2018 | Articles, General Ethics

When faced with the problem of moral evil—the skeptic’s claim that the existence of evil in the world is incompatible with the existence of an all-good God—many Christian apologists often argue like this: since God willed to create creatures with free will, the...
Why the Natural Law Still Matters

Why the Natural Law Still Matters

by | Jan 25, 2018 | Articles, General Ethics

I recently gave a talk on relativism and its relation to sexual issues, and in conversation afterward a gentleman asserted that Catholics are fighting a losing battle by using natural law arguments to support certain moral positions. Because our culture is so...
The Call of (Human) Nature

The Call of (Human) Nature

by | Oct 25, 2017 | Articles, General Ethics

Many who self-identify as “gay” are not shy about appealing to nature to justify their lifestyle. They often say, “I was born this way” or “It’s natural for me to feel attracted to members of the same sex.” What they mean is that they didn’t consciously choose their...