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Dr. Gordon Clark on Faith and Reason
Dr. Gordon H. Clark, a Calvinist philosopher and theologian, offers a distinctive perspective on the relationship between faith and reason, rooted in his presuppositional apologetics and his view that all truth is propositional. While Clark doesn’t explicitly frame his work under the exact headings “faith without reason,” “reason without faith,” “faith and reason,” and “reason and faith,” his writings—particularly in works like Faith and Reason (1957), Religion, Reason, and Revelation (1961), and Faith and Saving Faith (1983)—provide a clear framework to address these concepts. Here’s a summary based on his philosophy:
Ash Wednesday & Lent
Maybe you noticed people, even those on the news, with the “ash smudge” on their foreheads during Ash Wednesday. This nor Lent has been part of my Christian tradition and I admit, I find it a bit odd. I’m sure it is not the same for all of us. To me, it reeks of “look at me, I’m so devoted”. I am reminded of Matthew 6:5-6 and Matthew 23:5. I’m sure for many it has deep significance.
Taking Free out of Free Will in Relation to Man
Man’s will isn’t free in the traditional sense of unfettered autonomy; it’s a limited faculty—created, fallen, finite, subordinate, and grace-dependent. Biblical texts like Romans 7 and 1 Corinthians 10:13 don’t depict a sovereign will but a contingent one, thriving only in partnership with God. This reframes human agency as real but bounded, offering humility and hope over illusory independence.
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