Arguments and Faith: Why Do We Believe? by Dr. Jeff Mirus 

By Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture,  Aug 21, 2020

When I experimented a year or two ago with recording some of my old apologetics lectures in video form (see video lectures), I had several experiences worth mentioning, of which I will share just two. First, I did not have the same “dash” in front of a camera that I had had thirty-five years ago in a classroom (but don’t worry, each lecture page includes an audio-only link). Second, I was challenged in a new way by one viewer for putting too much emphasis on arguments for the Resurrection as a reason for Faith.

Essentially, the objection was that Christians frequently believe without requiring or depending upon particular arguments. Sometimes, at least, we can state that a Christian does not believe because but rather simply believes. I did not handle this question well at the time, mostly because I did not fully grasp the point that was being made in the context of my lecture; but questions or criticisms in which I sense a certain validity often continue to bother me until I have found the right place for them in my own understanding.  …

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