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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 | + | 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, [[ | + | Apologetics are frequently created by theologians, academics, [[think tank]]s, experts or laynen with a high degree of interest in a topic. |
== Christian apologetics == | == Christian apologetics == | ||
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| − | [[Category: Rhetoric]] | + | [[Category:Rhetoric]] |
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Revision as of 01:53, July 13, 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.
