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In reply to the discussion: Could someone explain what apologetics are? [View all]rug
(82,333 posts)50. When it comes to theology, the premise of the existence or nonexistence of a god must be a given.
It cannot be proven or disproven. If one insists on proving the premise before even contemplating the results of the premise, all that occurs is the closing of minds.
The existence or nonexstence of a god is an entirely different discussion.
But the application of reason and logic to either premise, that a god exists or that a god does not exist, can and has occurred for millenia, with far better results than what is occurring now.
The problem with religious literalists is the entire exercise is finding a path to a preordained conclusion. The opposite, to not begin the endeavor, because the premise is treated as a conclusion not a starting point, simply cuts off thinking in the first place. Both are equally intellectually feeble.
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Thanks. I did that, but seemed like most of the sites were arguments, but in various directions.
Frustratedlady
Nov 2012
#5
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
By active Christians, I mean they attend church (Methodist) at least 2ce/week...
Frustratedlady
Nov 2012
#20
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
"Half-baked nonsense and nothing more"? Do they not receive tax-free funds?
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#51
Neither. At most, it's an argument for doing away with the tax-exemptions.
AnotherMcIntosh
Nov 2012
#56
When it comes to theology, the premise of the existence or nonexistence of a god must be a given.
rug
Nov 2012
#50
Oh, it is much more than simply defending christian religious beliefs when questioned...
cleanhippie
Nov 2012
#10
In practice, such as what the OP is referring to is much more than "reasoned arguments"
cleanhippie
Nov 2012
#16