Argument Quote by Cornelius Van Til
“I shall not convert you at the end of my argument. I think the argument is sound. I hold that belief in God is not merely as reasonable as other belief, or even a little or infinitely more probably true than other belief; I hold rather that unless you believe in God you can logically believe in nothing else.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Defense of the Faith by Cornelius Van Til, 1955
The quote argues that belief in God is a necessary precondition for any logical belief, asserting that without God, rational belief collapses.
In simple terms: Belief in God is required for rational thought.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the role of foundational beliefs.
Themes
theology
philosophy
logic
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
apologetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- personal faith discussions
- apologetics seminars
Key Concepts
foundationalism
presuppositionalism
Questions to Reflect On
- Is rational belief possible without a deity?
- How does presuppositionalism affect dialogue?
A Different Perspective
Assumes God’s existence without proof.
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