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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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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.
See article Christian apologetics websites.