Kresta in the Afternoon – June 7, 2024 – Hour 2

Author: Bryant Schoenle Published on: June 7, 2024 Published in: Al Kresta

How can we fight the tide of insanity and win reality back? Gary Michuta joins us.

Evangelizing the “Lapsed Atheists”

In his commentary Marcus examines what God’s love means in all its forms.

Shortly after the turn of the century, a new style of Atheism started to gain popularity. Dubbed the “New Atheism” and championed by figures like Richard Dawkins and Sam Harris, this position asserted that religion was actually harmful to society and was not to be merely tolerated – it should be eradicated. But this New Atheism cannot answer the basic questions about why we are here. We talk more with Dr. Rick Clements.

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Evangelizing “Lapsed Atheists”

Rick’s website

Rick Clements writes and speaks about topics related to the Catholic faith, spirituality, personal growth, parenting, and culture. He is the author of two books: The Meaning of the World Is Love: Selected Texts from Hans Urs von Balthasar with Commentary and The Book of Love: Brief Meditations. Rick has a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Purdue University and a certificate in lay ecclesial ministry from the Catholic Diocese of Gary. He is a former college professor, having taught psychology at Ball State University, Valparaiso University, and Indiana University Northwest. When he's not busy writing or giving presentations, Rick enjoys traveling, reading, music, and cooking.

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Revolt against Reality

Everywhere you look, the culture is twisting truth into lies and lies into truth. How did we get to this bizarre point in history? More importantly, how can we fight the tide of insanity and win reality back? Gary Michuta joins us.