{{merge|Gamesmanship}}'''Last wordism''' is the belief that victory can be obtained in a [[debate]] or discussion by having the "last word."
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'''Last wordism''' is the belief that victory can be obtained in a [[debate]] or discussion by having the "last word."
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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>
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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>
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'''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]].