Are You Really "Good"? The Hidden Trap of Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – Fr. Nick Stark – 06/26/2026

The Catholic Morning Show

Fr. Nick Stark joins The Catholic Morning Show to reflect on this Sunday's Gospel and challenge one of the most common modern assumptions — that simply "being a good person" is all God requires. He explains "moralistic therapeutic deism," the watered-down faith named by sociologists Christian Smith and Melinda Lundquist Denton in 2005, and shows why goodness only has meaning in relationship with Jesus Christ. This SEO-rich Catholic reflection calls listeners to hold the line on truth and embrace the joy of the righteous.

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