Rational Fideism

We open our discussion on the 4th apologetic method with not “just believe” but Rational Fideism. This is one where apologists emphasize faith and we go into what value that adds to the conversation. We also discuss three historical proto-Fideists Tertullian, Martin Luther, and Blaise Pascal.

Timeline:

00:00 – Introduction
03:01 – Can Rational Fideism Be An Apologetic Method?
08:48 – The Historical Roots Of Fideism Apologetics
11:49 – Early Church Proponent Tertullian
15:57 – Not A Rejection Of Logic But Of Syncretism
17:10 – Martin Luther – Reason Falls Short Of Faith
22:20 – Blaise Pascal – More Than A Wager
27:09 – Pascal’s Wager Is More Than Just
32:11 – Conclusion