5 Things Everybody Should Know

So, this past week, I went to a conference. This conference was a gathering of Catholic youth all across Northern California. There was one talk I went to where I learned 5 things Atheists should know and 4 things Catholics should know.

5 Things Atheists Should Know:

1. There is evidence but no proof that God exists. Evidence is defined as facts that lead to validity, and proof is defined as facts as undeniable. Think about it, if the facts were undeniable we wouldn't need faith. Scientists believe that smaller than 10 to the negative 43rd power was the amount of time it took to create the earth. "Science disagrees with science more than science disagrees with religion." The pattern of creation follows what was stated in the bible, but according to scientists, it didn't take 7 days to create the earth. The term entropy defines the idea that once something is created, it peaks and then deteriorates; the earth didn't do that. There is an infinitely small chance that the earth could have been created this perfectly. If more force was used to create the earth, nothing would exist. If less force was used to create the earth, the force would have collapsed back on itself. 
2. It is reasonable to believe. It is reasonable to believe in something beyond time and space, and it is reasonable to seek a relationship with that 'something beyond.' It is also reasonable to come together as a community to worship that 'something beyond.'
3. Science can compliment religion. Science helps us to get into a deeper dialogue with the creator. Often, atheists argue that Catholicism fights against science, however the scientific method, the standard for any scientific procedure was Catholic founded. Catholics helped to develop the theory of evolution. A Catholic developed the theory for the Big Bang, and Gregor Mendel helped to find the genetic code to understand our species. Consider love for a moment. Science can't prove that love exists, however it doesn't make it any less true. 
4. Religious responses are in our DNA. Even one of the most profound atheists stated that we must give thanks for our existence. If there is nothing responsible for our existence, then it wouldn't be important to give it thanks. 
5. Desire for unity. We as Catholics should not assume moral superiority. We shouldn't think of ourselves higher because we have faith in God. We all long to unite our human family. The Eucharist is the thanksgiving we are called for which ultimately brings people together. 

Now, I'll move onto the 4 things Catholics should know. This will be less detailed because I found the first 5 statements to be more interesting. 

4 Things Catholics Should Know:

1. God is cosmic
2. Salvation is cosmic.
3. The cosmos want to be known.
4. Prayer and meditation are essential. Prayer helps kids stay in the church.