Amen to this. My critique of the total depravity / common grace framework (esp. Van Til) is almost identical, though you have put it more succinctly. As I recall, Lewis rejects the language of TD for similar reasons (in Problem of Pain, I think?). My experience at RTS was similar to what you described at Westminster. I'm very grateful for the rigorous education I received there, but it certainly didn't convince me of 5-point Calvinism.
Amen to this. My critique of the total depravity / common grace framework (esp. Van Til) is almost identical, though you have put it more succinctly. As I recall, Lewis rejects the language of TD for similar reasons (in Problem of Pain, I think?). My experience at RTS was similar to what you described at Westminster. I'm very grateful for the rigorous education I received there, but it certainly didn't convince me of 5-point Calvinism.