Atheism is on the rise, especially among young people and notably on the Internet. Bishop Robert Barron and Brandon Vogt discuss the most popular atheist arguments and how to respond. They also talk about Bishop Barron’s new study program, The Mystery of God, and take a question from a new father wondering how to properly describe God to his young child.

Topics Discussed

0:46 – What is the “New Atheism” and how does it differ from past versions?

– What is the “New Atheism” and how does it differ from past versions? 2:20 – Atheist Argument #1 – “What evidence is there for God?”

– Atheist Argument #1 – “What evidence is there for God?” 5:37 – Atheist Argument #2 – “What caused God?”

– Atheist Argument #2 – “What caused God?” 7:41 – Atheist Argument #3 – “Hasn’t science has disproved God?”

– Atheist Argument #3 – “Hasn’t science has disproved God?” 9:13 – How science depends on philosophy

– How science depends on philosophy 12:11 – Are scientific rejections of God based on wrong ideas of God?

– Are scientific rejections of God based on wrong ideas of God? 14:29 – What is the “problem of evil” and how would you respond?

– What is the “problem of evil” and how would you respond? 20:12 – Bishop Barron’s new study program The Mystery of God

– Bishop Barron’s new study program The Mystery of God 22:30 – Question from caller: “How can I describe God to my young child?”

– Question from caller: “How can I describe God to my young child?” 26:37 – Bishop Barron’s recommended books on atheism and God

The Mystery of God – Video Trailer

Bonus Resources