7E Seven Essentials (Credible Catholic - Youth Apologetics)

Credible Catholic, a Magis Center curriculum correlated to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, was specifically created to address modern world challenging myths to our faith. The 2016 Pew Research Center’s Religious Landscape Study indicates that over 40% of millennials have abandoned their faith to unbelief because these four challenges have not been adequately addressed.

Essential 1-Medical Evidence of a Soul We show evidence, from Near-death Experiences (NDEs) and Terminal Lucidity (a clarity of consciousness sometimes occurring shortly before death in persons with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and irreversible brain damage) that consciousness is not dependent on physical bodies or brains, and therefore, that we have souls that survive bodily death.

Essential 1-Medical Evidence of a Soul We show evidence, from Near-death Experiences (NDEs) and Terminal Lucidity (a clarity of consciousness sometimes occurring shortly before death in persons with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and irreversible brain damage) that consciousness is not dependent on physical bodies or brains, and therefore, that we have souls that survive bodily death.

Essential 1-Medical Evidence of a Soul We show evidence, from Near-death Experiences (NDEs) and Terminal Lucidity (a clarity of consciousness sometimes occurring shortly before death in persons with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and irreversible brain damage) that consciousness is not dependent on physical bodies or brains, and therefore, that we have souls that survive bodily death.

Essential 1-Medical Evidence of a Soul We show evidence, from Near-death Experiences (NDEs) and Terminal Lucidity (a clarity of consciousness sometimes occurring shortly before death in persons with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and irreversible brain damage) that consciousness is not dependent on physical bodies or brains, and therefore, that we have souls that survive bodily death.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 2—SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We give evidence from the Big Bang, the BVG Proof (that all expanding universes have to have a beginning), entropy, and the “fine-tuning” of the universe for life, that our universe requires an Intelligent Creator in order to exist.

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 3—PHILOSOPHICAL PROOF OF GOD’S EXISTENCE: We demonstrate, using reasoning, from St. Thomas Aquinas, C. S. Lewis, and others, the logical necessity for there being a Transcendent Creator of the universe

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 4—PROOF OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND DIVINITY: We describe evidence from the Shroud of Turin, the Facecloth of Oviedo, Historical Documents (biblical and non-biblical), and the work of N. T. Wright, that the Resurrection of Jesus is an historical fact, and that He is divine

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 5—WHY BE CATHOLIC? We show that the Catholic Church is Christ’s only authentic living authority, and give evidence of miracles (through the intercession of Mary and the Saints, and for the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist) that demonstrate God’s work in the Church

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 6—TRUE HAPPINESS: We explain the four kinds of happiness (coming from pleasure, accomplishments, service of others, and a loving relationship with God) and show why only the latter two can give us the pervasive, enduring, and deep happiness we truly desire and need.

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2

Essential 7—WHY WOULD AN ALL-LOVING GOD ALLOW SUFFERING? We guide the learner to understand the necessity, meaning, and benefits of suffering, which are growing in the love of God, others, and ourselves, and attaining happiness for ourselves and others here, and with God for eternity in Heaven! Rev. 4-13-2