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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". | ||
| − | 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. | + | 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. |
Apologetics are frequently created by theologians, academics, [[Think tank|think tanks]], experts or laynen with a high degree of interest in a topic. | Apologetics are frequently created by theologians, academics, [[Think tank|think tanks]], experts or laynen with a high degree of interest in a topic. | ||
Revision as of 03:37, May 27, 2016
The term apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia (from Greek ἀπολογία), which means "speaking in defense".
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.
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.