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'''Last wordism''' is the belief that victory can be obtained in a [[debate]] or discussion by having the "last word."
'''Last wordism''' is the belief that victory can be obtained in a [[debate]] or discussion by having the "last word."
Some argue that '''last wordism''' is often a characteristic of "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref>
Some argue that '''last wordism''' is often a characteristic of "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref>
Andrew Schlafly tries to quit while he is ahead by accusing people of '''last wordism''', when only they are presenting their counterargument.
'''Last wordism''' reflects a lack of restraint, a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]. The ultimate in '''last wordism''' was the [[Crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]], to which He responded with the [[Resurrection]].
'''Last wordism''' reflects a lack of restraint, a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]. The ultimate in '''last wordism''' was the [[Crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]], to which He responded with the [[Resurrection]]. Jesus is the ultimate example of '''last wordism'''.
== References ==
== References ==