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Comment: This needs much better referencing. In articles on living people (WP:BLP), pretty much every material statement, anything potentially contentious, and all private personal and family details, as well as direct quotations, must be clearly supported by immediate inline citations to reliable published sources, or else removed.For example:There are three sources cited against the DOB at the start of the lead section, yet I believe none of them actual provide the date.The entire 'Personal life' section is unreferenced.Which source gives his parents' religious statuses?In the infobox, this person's height is given (which I fail to see any relevance of), without a supporting citation.There is a direct quotation about him previously considering religion "a crutch for the simple minded"
. Where did he say that?How do we know he has"expressed his support for capitalism and [been] a strong advocate for it"
?There may be other examples, but this probably suffices to illustrate my point. DoubleGrazing (talk) 15:00, 19 September 2024 (UTC)
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Trent Horn | |
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| Born | January 12, 1985 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Arizona (BA) Franciscan University of Steubenville (MA) |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Catholic apologetics |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Trent Horn (born January 12, 1985[1][2][3]) is an American Catholic theologian and writer, best known for his work in apologetics and his role as a speaker and educator on various aspects of Catholic teaching. He is also known for his engagement in numerous debates regarding religious, philosophical, and political matters. Among Horn's numerous popular works includes Why We're Catholic: Our Reasons For Faith, Hope, And Love, a book that has sold upwards of 450,000 copies.
Background
[edit]Early life and conversion
[edit]Horn was born on January 12, 1985, in San Diego, California, to an Ashkenazi Jewish father and an ex-Catholic mother who had converted to Protestantism.
A self-proclaimed former Deist, he has stated he was highly skeptical of religion in his youth, considering it to be "a crutch for the simple minded." He would eventually be introduced to Catholicism during his sophomore year of high school, when he participated in an event organized by a Catholic youth group and was subsequently invited to attend the Holy Mass, deciding to embrace the religion at the age of 17 upon further study.[4]
Education
[edit]In 2012, he obtained a graduate degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and is now working towards a graduate degree in philosophy at Holy Apostles College. Horn also holds a bachelor's degree in history, which he attained from Arizona State University.[5]
Career
[edit]Apologetics
[edit]Upon graduating from Franciscan University of Steubenville in 2012, Trent Horn became actively involved in the Catholic apologetics scene, joining the staff of Catholic Answers as an apologist.[6] Since then, he has participated in numerous debates on topics such as the existence of God,[7] the validity of Christian scripture, and the nature of truth, often engaging with both religious and secular opponents;[1] places he has been invited to debate include UC Berkeley, UC Santa Barbara, and Stanford University. In addition to his debates, Horn has given lectures across the United States and internationally, speaking on a wide range of theological and philosophical topics.[8]
Matt Fradd, a fellow staff apologist at Catholic Answers, described Trent Horn as “a talented Catholic apologist and engaging speaker. He articulates Catholicism with intelligence, care, and charm, offering a model for how a representative of the Church should present our faith in public.”[9]
Political views
[edit]In terms of economics, Horn has expressed his support for capitalism and is a strong advocate for it. He is also a well-known critic of socialism, arguing in his 2020 book Can a Catholic be a Socialist? that Catholicism and socialism are fundamentally incompatible.[10] He has voiced similar views regarding liberalism.[11] Moreover, Horn has voiced support for capital punishment, arguing that it is "not inherently wrong" and "not morally wrong in and of itself like abortion or euthanasia," as the individuals affected are not innocent.[12] His outlook on the death penalty contrasts with the contemporary stance of the Catholic Church, which outright opposes it.
Personal life
[edit]As of July 2024, Trent Horn is married to Laura Horn, a New Mexico native, and has three children. He currently resides in his hometown of San Diego, California.
Horn regularly hosts podcasts and appears on Catholic radio shows, where he continues to educate and engage with both believers and skeptics on complex moral and spiritual issues; he has accordingly built a substantial social media presence, amassing more than 150,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Catholic Evangelism in the Tech Age". NCR. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ Cotter, Kevin (2014-01-13). "30 Under 30: Intellectuals". FOCUS Equip. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ pilgrim (2013-01-12). "Trent Horn – Restless Pilgrim". Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ "Surprised By Truth : 11 Converts Give the Biblical and Historical Reasons for Becoming Catholic | WorldCat.org". search.worldcat.org. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "Who is Trent Horn - The Catholic Handbook". thecatholichandbook.com. 2023-09-12. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ Draper, Anthony (2013). Fisichella, Rino (ed.). "The New Evangelization". The Furrow. 64 (1): 53–57. ISSN 0016-3120.
- ^ "Popular Catholic apologist answers atheism – The Troubadour Online". 2024-04-27. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ Nelson, Matthew (2022-05-02). The New Apologetics: Defending the Faith in a Post-Christian Era. WORD ON FIRE. ISBN 978-1-68578-004-3.
- ^ Tryon, Beverly (2024-09-05). "From Religious Questions to Catholic Answers: Trent Horn's Conversion Story". Holy Apostles College & Seminary. Retrieved 2024-09-14.
- ^ Horn, Trent; Pakaluk, Catherine R. (2020-02-26). Can a Catholic Be a Socialist?: The Answer Is No - Here's Why. Catholic Answers Press. ISBN 978-1-68357-162-9.
- ^ Feed, CV News (2024-04-18). "Catholic apologist writes book arguing that liberal Catholics are main source of division in the Church". CatholicVote org. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ Smith, Steven (2012-08-23). The Word of the Lord: 7 Essential Principles for Catholic Scripture Study. Our Sunday Visitor. ISBN 978-1-61278-246-1.