I think there is a misunderstanding here based on vocabulary. By "Scholastic" I do not mean "academic." Scholasticism was a medieval branch of philosophy/theology in the West (Aquinas was probably the most famous Scholastic, or perhaps William of Ockham). I don't mean to say that most modern academics agree with Scholastic ideas or arguments.
Well clarification on your part helps, but in reality I equate 'academic with scholastic.' The reality of the scholastic world the medieval world was dominated by the presuppositions of belief, and the limits of their scientific knowledge.
It's notable, also, that none of the arguments we've reviewed here are premised on what "the Word of God's being valid.
Actually, your post initially addressed brought up the 'Word of God.' Yes, the strong belief in what is the 'Word of God is a presupposition that the apologetic arguments are valid.
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