Cornelius Van Til

Cornelius Van Til was a 20th-century theologian and philosopher known for developing presuppositional apologetics, emphasizing that one’s worldview is shaped by underlying beliefs. In the context of ritual and worship, Van Til argued that these practices reflect and reinforce a community’s foundational beliefs about God and reality. He believed that worship should acknowledge God's sovereignty and align with biblical truth, serving as a means of understanding God's revelation. For Van Til, rituals were not merely traditions but significant expressions of faith that cultivate a deeper relationship with God and shape a believer’s perspective on life.