Bob LaRocca brings Thomas Aquinas’ famous first way to the table. Thomas’ ways have become staples in apologetic discussions.
Participants: Bob LaRocca, Jared Oliphint, Jonathan Brack
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I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve. (Romans 16:17-18)
I’ve gotta say that it was somewhat humorous how everyone was basically silent (except for Bob) during the first half, but when he started quoting Bavinck and Van Til, it turned into an African-American church type atmosphere with all of the “Right!” “Exactly!” and “Amen!” from the rest of you guys. Not that I disagree, but I still found it funny…
Haha you’re completely right. I fully admit I’m not as aware of Thomistic thinking and categories as I should be. We’ve talked about this offline before – Bob’s strength is medieval philosophy, Jonathan’s is post-Kantian continental, and mine is 20th and 21st century analytic. But we all know Van Til.