Short Answers to Common Objections Against Religion


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A neat little book of answers to a number of objections and arguments frequently urged by the opponents of the Catholic Church. It first treats a few of the objections urged against all religion and Christianity in general by freethinkers; and then takes up those of Protestants against the Church; closing with some excuses pleaded by Catholics to reconcile the opposition existing between their belief and their practice. Mgr de Segur is direct brief and persuasive with a tendency to infuse occasionally a little pungency into the retorts to the adversary. (Adapted from The Catholic World, 1909) (6 hr 16 min)

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Author's Preface and Publisher's Preface 4:31 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
What have I to do with religion ? I have none, and that does not prevent me enj… 5:33 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
There is no God. 8:30 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
When one dies, there is an end of everything. 6:36 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
Everything is governed by chance - otherwise there would not be so much disorde… 14:11 Read by Aaron Cohen
Religion is a very good thing for women. 3:28 Read by Kerry Adams
It is enough to be an honest man; that is the best religion of all, and it is e… 10:19 Read by Marie Christian
My religion is to do good to others. 5:22 Read by Marie Christian
Religion, instead of speaking so much of the life to come, ought rather to occu… 5:42 Read by Marie Christian
We ought to enjoy life; we must have a good time of it; God is too good to have… 16:23 Read by Marie Christian
The Apostles and early Christians were Communists. They were poor, and had all … 4:06 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
There are many learned men and people of mind who do not believe in religion. 9:53 Read by Isaac Barrow
Priests make a trade of religion; they do not believe what they preach. 3:53 Read by Isaac Barrow
Priests are drones in the hive! Of what use are they? 5:47 Read by Isaac Barrow
There are certainly some bad priests; how can they be the ministers of God? 1:53 Read by Isaac Barrow
Priests ought to marry. Celibacy is contrary to nature. 6:03 Read by Isaac Barrow
I only believe what I comprehend. Can any reasonable man believe all the myster… 6:01 Read by Larry Wilson
I would willingly have faith, but I cannot. 4:10 Read by Larry Wilson
All religions are good 11:52 Read by BrentPatrick
Is Jesus Christ anything more than a great philosopher, a great benefactor of m… 24:30 Read by BrentPatrick
It is better to be a Protestant than a Catholic; one is just as much a Christia… 25:24 Read by KevinS
Protestants have the same gospel that we have 2:33 Read by KevinS
An honest man ought not to change his religion. We ought to remain in the relig… 3:51 Read by KevinS
The Catholic church has had its day 4:38 Read by KevinS
For my part, I want the pure gospel — primitive Christianity 4:46 Read by KevinS
I have my own religion. Every one is free to practice his religion as he unders… 3:13 Read by De Anna Lee
Priests are men like others; the Pope and the Bishops are men: how can men be i… 4:03 Read by VO Gal
Out of the pale of the church there is no salvation! What intolerance! I cannot… 6:34 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
But what have you to say about the massacre of St. Bartholomew? 5:22 Read by Kerry Adams
There is no such place as hell ; no one has ever returned thence to prove it 9:05 Read by Marie Christian
God is too good to damn me 4:21 Read by Marie Christian
God has foreseen from all eternity whether I shall be saved or lost. I may do w… 4:14 Read by De Anna Lee
It is not what goes into the mouth that defiles the soul. God will never damn m… 3:51 Read by De Anna Lee
God has no need of my prayers. He knows my wants without my telling them to him. 4:49 Read by Larry Wilson
I pray, and do not obtain what I ask for. I only lose my time. 2:15 Read by De Anna Lee
What have I ever done to offend God that he should send me so much trouble? 3:15 Read by Larry Wilson
What is the use of praying to the Virgin Mary? It is great superstition. Beside… 7:07 Read by KevinS
Why are there no more miracles? 7:16 Read by ArielStrike
Why is Latin the language of the Church? Why use an unknown tongue? 3:31 Read by De Anna Lee
Priests are always asking for money. 2:08 Read by Hope
Confession is an invention of the priests. 9:25 Read by Marie Christian
What is the use of confession? 7:39 Read by Marie Christian
I do not need to go to Confession. I have nothing to reproach myself with ; I h… 6:34 Read by Marie Christian
It is so tiresome to go to confession. 2:05 Read by Phil Schrimsher
To go to confession was all very well when I was at school; but now. 3:25 Read by De Anna Lee
I know some devotees who are no better than their neighbors. So and so, who goe… 2:54 Read by PlagueMonk
How can the body of Jesus Christ be really present in the Eucharist? It is impo… 12:54 Read by Marie Christian
I do not need to go to mass: I pray to God just as well at home. 6:35 Read by Marie Christian
I have no time. 5:58 Read by De Anna Lee
I cannot! It is too difficult. 5:44 Read by PlagueMonk
I should be laughed at! We must not be singular; we must do as others do. 9:19 Read by M.S.C. Lambert, LC
One ought not to be a bigot 4:08 Read by Larry Wilson
A Christian life is too tiresome. It is too melancholy. To deprive oneself of e… 4:08 Read by Larry Wilson
I am not worthy to approach the sacraments: we ought not to abuse holy things. 2:03 Read by Larry Wilson
My sins are too great; it is impossible that God can pardon me. 4:21 Read by Larry Wilson
Youth must pass 2:18 Read by VO Gal
Extreme unction kills a sick man. It is enough to frighten him to death. The pr… 4:55 Read by cvoorheis
I will practice the duties of religion some day, when I am more at leisure. I w… 8:28 Read by cvoorheis
Conclusion 3:00 Read by Larry Wilson