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way when considering Mascord’s
Mascord wants to mount what he calls “a modest critique of Plantinga’s evolving theory basic theistic and Christian beliefs.” Plantinga’s A/C model for theistic and Christian belief, respectively, and begins by discussing Plantinga’s theory of theistic belief formation. Mascord objects to Plantinga’s sensus divinitatis Mascord then states: “It is here that we arrive at the controversial heart of Plantinga’s theory of properly basic theistic belief.”
6.3.4 Response to the A/C Model of Theistic Belief
He expresses his critique as follows: “However, it is my contention Plantinga’s description of the phe unconvincing.” And he states that “Plantinga’s claim that belief in God is mostly or preferable.” This seems Mascord’s main point of critique, and, as we will see, he raises a
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