Introduction to Apologetics

Introduction to Apologetics

by Sr. Casino

Apologetics - ​ἀπολογία - apologia (defense)

​a formal defense of a belief, a reasoned explanation or argument for one's philosophy or religion

1 Peter 3:15​

"Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you." (Peter to Early Christians)

1 Peter 3:15​

"Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you." (Peter to Early Christians)

Peter imagines that people will call Christians to make a defense of their faith based upon the attractiveness of their Christian hope.

​Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason)

• ​Encyclical of Pope St. John Paul II (1998)

• ​Speaks of the fundamental questions which pervade human life

  • ​Every person asks this in their lifetime:

  • ​Who am I?

  • ​Where do I come from and where am I going?

  • ​Why is there evil?

  • ​What is there after this life?

Christ is always the answer​ to the fundamental question of life

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