Investigating Truth

Dear Reader,

We warmly invite you on a journey of seeking what is most true. Here, you’ll find resources to guide you through humanity's most profound task: distinguishing genuine truths from what merely seems convincing. Our aim is to help you engage in a sincere search for answers, reflecting the words of 1 Peter 3:15: “Always be prepared to make a defense... yet do it with gentleness and reverence.”

Our world often struggles with asking meaningful questions, accessing the right resources, or committing to a thorough and impartial pursuit of truth. This website exists to counter that trend by encouraging diligent exploration of life's deepest questions. We particularly focus on investigating the existence of God—an endeavor that requires patience, study, and openness, far beyond any quick conclusions.

When some argue that the Church claims a "monopoly on truth," it's important to clarify that the Church claims to hold the fullness of truth revealed by Christ, which remains open to all truth-seekers and dialogue with other beliefs (see Carter Carruthers, "Ecumenical Dialogue or Compromising on the Truth?", Vivat Agnus Dei, November 12, 2023.).

Misunderstandings about Catholic beliefs often arise from unfamiliarity, which can be overcome through respectful and open conversations aimed at mutual understanding (1 Peter 3:15). The Church teaches that it holds the fullness of truth through Divine Revelation, rooted in both Scripture and Tradition, guided by the Magisterium (CCC 86). However, it also acknowledges that elements of truth exist in other traditions (Lumen Gentium 8).

Catholicism strives to be the fullest expression of truth by thoroughly evaluating claims to truth using both faith and reason. This involves engaging in theology, philosophy, and science, with a commitment to clear definitions and logical conclusions (St. Thomas Aquinas, Summa Theologica, Part I, Question 16, Article 5). The Church believes that faith and reason are complementary gifts from God, both leading to deeper truth, with reason clarifying and strengthening our understanding of faith.

Faith discussions may stir emotions, yet their purpose is to deepen understanding, not provoke. The Church’s approach seeks to merge reason and faith, inviting everyone to explore the divine with joy and a desire for greater love and wisdom (Lumen Gentium 8; John 14:6). The goal is to guide believers to a deeper understanding, much like St. Paul's invitation to test and grow in the truth (1 Thessalonians 5:21). 

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