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| − | 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]]. [[Pro-life]] apologetics is also worth developing. | + | The term '''apologetics''' (pronounced [[phonics|phonetically]]) 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]]. [[Pro-life]] apologetics is also worth developing. |
Universities are overwhelmingly [[atheist]]ic and [[pro-abortion]], and thus apologetics can be very helpful to students there. | Universities are overwhelmingly [[atheist]]ic and [[pro-abortion]], and thus apologetics can be very helpful to students there. | ||
| − | 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. | + | As far as apologetics, a [[Theology|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. | ||
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[[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]]. | [[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 | + | == See also == |
| + | *[[Christian apologetics websites]] | ||
| + | *[[Pro-Life Apologetics]] | ||
[[Category:Apologetics]] | [[Category:Apologetics]] | ||
[[Category:Rhetoric]] | [[Category:Rhetoric]] | ||
[[Category:Religion]] | [[Category:Religion]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:23, August 26, 2025
The term apologetics (pronounced phonetically) 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. Pro-life apologetics is also worth developing.
Universities are overwhelmingly atheistic and pro-abortion, and thus apologetics can be very helpful to students there.
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 tanks, experts or laynen with a high degree of interest in a topic.
Christian apologetics
Christian apologetics is the defense of the 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.