The Crisis Facing Catholic Apologetics

Presently, the internet is filled with apologists, whatever their training may be, who seem to have adopted the methods of popular internet personalities and creators. The videos are legion. Catholic apologists “reacting” to videos of Protestants and other Catholics, “debunking” the same; and online debates on salacious platforms and channels are more common every day. I have a particular disdain for “reacting” and “debunking” because it is largely uncreative and destructing; it is much easier to tear down someone’s argument than make an argument of your own, and it takes no intellectual activity to simply talk about something someone is talking about. Of course, often, the word “debunking” means explaining the truth of a thing when it has been lied about, which can be noble; but in general, the trend annoys me. Read Full Article »