Topics Discussed
- 0:05 – Intro and Catholic podcast recommendations
- 1:30 – Bishop Barron’s initial reaction to the articles claiming that religion has a smart-people problem.
- 5:00 – What does it say about religion when studies show that most scientists are atheists?
- 8:30 – Is it worrisome that most professional philosophers are atheists?
- 12:00 – Does it matter that most religious philosophers are theists?
- 13:30 – How does the culture feel about religious people, are they considered childish and simple-minded?
- 17:50 – What does historical evidence tell us about the relationship between science and religion?
- 19:30 – Question from listener: What’s your take on Communion and Liberation and other ecclesial movements in the Church?
Bonus Resources
- Study Program
- Articles
- “Religion’s Smart-People Problem: The Shaky Intellectual Foundations of Absolute Faith” (Salon)
- “A Scientist Looked Through 63 Studies to Conclude Atheists are More Intelligent than Religious People” (Indy 100)
- “Atheists More Intelligent Because They Can Override “Instinctive” Religious Beliefs—But It Will Be Their Downfall” (Newsweek)
- “Religion’s Smart-People Problem: The Shaky Intellectual Foundations of Absolute Faith” (Salon)
- Videos
- Websites
- Brandon’s Recommended Podcasts