Both Van Til and Clark Camps Agree: Starting with the Wrong Presuppositions Still Gets You Exactly Where You Planned to Go Steven Spielberg’s latest film is being marketed as a bold intellectual reckoning for Christianity. In practice, it functions more like a polished reassurance that disbelief remains as plausible as ever—provided one begins by assuming it. The film’s argument, such as it is, does not so much arrive at its conclusion as it installs it at the foundation. Divine revelation is quietly set aside, human reason is granted autonomy, and from there the narrative unfolds with a kind of cinematic inevitability. Unsurprisingly, a worldview that begins by excluding God manages, after two hours and a swelling score, to conclude that God is unnecessary. From a Van Til perspective, the film is almost commendably transparent. There is no pretense of neutrality here—only a set of presuppositions doing exactly what presuppositions do. From a Clarkian standpoint, it is equally instruct...
Leaders confirm the best way to honor women is to keep them safely away from microphones, decisions, and anything resembling influence In a bold reaffirmation of centuries-old tradition, the Southern Baptist Convention has once again taken a firm stand against the growing threat of women accidentally leading things. At their annual meeting, church leaders voted to reinforce a ban on female pastors, citing a deep commitment to biblical values, historical precedent, and a strong suspicion of women holding clipboards. “We just believe in order,” said one delegate, adjusting his tie while explaining that men are divinely called to lead, and women are divinely called to support that leadership—preferably from a tasteful distance. “It’s not about inequality. It’s about… very specific roles. Extremely specific. Unchangeably specific.” Supporters of the decision emphasized that the policy is rooted in Scripture, though interpretations appear to have been carefully curated over time to align wi...