Difference between revisions of "Apologetics"
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(Jesus himself used apologetics in his discussions with Sadducees, who denied the Resurrection, and Pharisees, who denied Jesus's divinity.) |
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| − | The term '''apologetics''' comes from the Greek word apologia | + | 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 | + | 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. | ||
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| − | [[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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Revision as of 15:35, July 7, 2024
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 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.