Get the Workbook | Facilitator Guide | So far in this unit we have shown that science, reason, and philosophy are enough to know God exists. So now we will turn to some questions raised by God’s existence. For example, can we use reason to prove God does not exist? Do science and the Bible conflict? Can you believe in evolution and still be a Christian? And since there is so much evidence for God, why do we need Faith? We will explore these and other questions in this chapter.

In this episode you will learn that ...

■ The existence of God cannot, in principle, be rationally disproved.

■ To know more about who God is, we must turn to revelation.

■ There is no real conflict between the truths of science and the truths of faith.

■ The story of creation in the Book of Genesis was not written as a scientific explanation of the creation of the world, even though there are incidental points of intersection.

■ As long as certain truths about creation are maintained, Catholics are free to believe that evolution is a viable theory.

■ Most reasons people give for doubting God’s existence lack a reasonable basis and can easily be refuted.

About Fr Spitzer: Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 16, 1952, Fr. Spitzer is a Catholic priest in the Jesuit order and is currently the President of the Magis Center of Reason and Faith (magiscenter.com). The Magis Center produces documentaries, books, high school programs, college courses, adult-education programs, and social media materials on the close connection among science, reason, and faith. Fr. Spitzer is also the President, Master of Ceremonies, and speaker at the Napa Institute (napa-institute.org).