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38. You do realize that apologetics is far more than this litlle backwater site you posted.

Reply to cleanhippie (Reply #36)

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 03:41 PM

Nov 2012

Maybe you don't.

Start with Irenaeus. When you get bast the second century let me know and I'll give you some more.

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Could someone explain what apologetics are? [View all] Frustratedlady Nov 2012 OP

Why is your friend concerned? Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #1

Thanks. I did that, but seemed like most of the sites were arguments, but in various directions. Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #5

Perhaps they are worried because he is Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #11

You do realize that Christian Apologetics is anti-science, reason and logic, right? cleanhippie Nov 2012 #12

I studied apologetics years ago...in my last attempt to defeat my head. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #15

Unsure what that means. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #17

I was raised in a fundamental christian church... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #21

I see what you are saying and am in complete agreement. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #25

So am I. Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #28

By active Christians, I mean they attend church (Methodist) at least 2ce/week... Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #20

It is hardly that. It is based on reason and logic. rug Nov 2012 #34

Why yes, the Discovery Institute and Answers in Genisis are all about reason and logic. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #36

You do realize that apologetics is far more than this litlle backwater site you posted. rug Nov 2012 #38

This is what apologetics is today. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #45

That is one small part of it only and, at that,, primarily in this country. rug Nov 2012 #46

Since the tail is connected to the spot where the bullshit comes out... cleanhippie Nov 2012 #47

I take it your experience is limited to the 700 Club. rug Nov 2012 #48

Well, there is the DU Religion forum. Don't forget that. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #53

I disagree. rug Nov 2012 #55

"Half-baked nonsense and nothing more"? Do they not receive tax-free funds? AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #51

Is that an argument for half-baked nonsense or the ignorance of men? cleanhippie Nov 2012 #54

Neither. At most, it's an argument for doing away with the tax-exemptions. AnotherMcIntosh Nov 2012 #56

That is something I certainly support. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #57

No. It is based on a faulty premise that cannot be demonstrated MineralMan Nov 2012 #37

If you think a premise must be demonstrable you're already off track. rug Nov 2012 #39

I do. Logic derived from a faulty premise MineralMan Nov 2012 #40

Wrong. rug Nov 2012 #41

I don't really need a teacher, rug. MineralMan Nov 2012 #42

Everyone needs a teacher when they're wrong. rug Nov 2012 #43

Some premises need to be questioned Brettongarcia Nov 2012 #49

When it comes to theology, the premise of the existence or nonexistence of a god must be a given. rug Nov 2012 #50

He is an adult in his 40s +/- with several children. Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #19

We have a number of Church of Christ Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #23

Thanks for all the info. Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #30

I would agree... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #31

I think you are correct... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #32

It's all pertinent orpupilofnature57 Nov 2012 #29

Oh, it is much more than simply defending christian religious beliefs when questioned... cleanhippie Nov 2012 #10

Apologetics is taught in seminaries.... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #13

In practice, such as what the OP is referring to is much more than "reasoned arguments" cleanhippie Nov 2012 #16

Do a Google search for "apologetics bible study"... DonViejo Nov 2012 #2

Thanks. I did a Google search and was more confused than before. eom Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #6

Your friend should be upset. It is ignorance on steroids. Very dangerous. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #3

Yes, this looks like what he is into. Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #7

Yes, exactly. It really is terrible, ignorant stuff. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #8

He is an adult. I would say in his 40s. Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #14

Ahhh, I see. Makes a little more sense now. cleanhippie Nov 2012 #18

Got it... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #24

Arguments for something Recursion Nov 2012 #4

Personally, that would drive me nuts. Frustratedlady Nov 2012 #9

How sad... Sekhmets Daughter Nov 2012 #27

Apologetics are explanations of things MineralMan Nov 2012 #22

+1 cleanhippie Nov 2012 #26

That is inaccurate of course. rug Nov 2012 #33

Thanks, rug. MineralMan Nov 2012 #35

He's one god short of being an atheist, he'll come around. Warren Stupidity Nov 2012 #44

Apologists write or speak in defense of a person or idea or faith intaglio Nov 2012 #52