Capturing Christianity Podcast CC144: A Sound Refutation of Presuppositionalism with Dr. Richard Howe
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Jul 27, 2021 Dr. Richard Howe, a distinguished scholar, dives deep into his objections to Presuppositionalism. He clarifies key distinctions that highlight its shortcomings compared to classical apologetics. The discussion explores the historical context and impact of influential figures, while also addressing the gospel's central role in apologetics. Howe shares personal experiences challenging presuppositionalism with individuals of differing beliefs, revealing the complexities of epistemology and metaphysics in Christian doctrine. This conversation promises to engage anyone interested in the nuances of faith and reason.
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Saved, Lost, Then Apologetics Returned Him
- Richard Howe lost his faith at university and later regained it through studying apologetics.
- He credits resources like Josh McDowell and R.C. Sproul for rebuilding his belief.
Two Competing Apologetic Models
- Presuppositionalism holds the truth of God must be presupposed as the basis for all argument.
- Classical apologetics instead builds arguments from common truths to demonstrate God's existence.
Assumption Versus Ontological Precondition
- Howe argues presuppositionalists often conflate 'assumption of God' with God as the ontological precondition.
- That conflation obscures the epistemological claim presuppositionalists intend to make.