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The term '''apologetics''' comes from the Greek word apologia (from Greek ἀπολογία), which means "speaking in defense".

The term '''apologetics''' comes from the Greek word apologia (from Greek ἀπολογία), which means "speaking in defense." Apologetics is often used to refer to a reasoned defense of [[Christianity]].

As far as apologetics, a theological, political or other topic which is evidentially based will often have a substantial body of evidence/argumentation supporting it. A position/topic with no or little evidence often has poor quality apologetics and frequently tends to stagnate as a discipline.

As far as apologetics, a theological, political or other topic that is evidentially based will often have a substantial body of evidence/argumentation supporting it. A position/topic with no or little evidence often has poor-quality apologetics and frequently tends to stagnate as a discipline.

Apologetics are frequently created by theologians, academics, [[think tank]]s, experts or laynen with a high degree of interest in a topic.  

Apologetics are frequently created by theologians, academics, [[think tank]]s, experts or laynen with a high degree of interest in a topic.  

== Christian apologetics ==

== Christian apologetics ==

[[Christian apologetics]] is the defense of the [[Christianity|Christian]] faith through logic/evidence based arguments.

[[Christian apologetics]] is the defense of the [[Christianity|Christian]] faith through logic/evidence based arguments. [[Jesus]] himself used apologetics in his discussions with [[Sadducees]], who denied the [[Resurrection]], and Pharisees, who denied Jesus's [[divinity]].

See article [[Christian apologetics websites]].

See article [[Christian apologetics websites]].

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