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#5870 Tue Sep 23, 2003 8:22 PM
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OK, folks. I'm about to demonstrate my ignorance about a theological matter. What are apologetics? I always thought they were bad things, because of something I read a while back (don't remember what, so don't ask). Thought they were maybe people who apologized for being Christian. Now, from perusing these here forums I find that they might not be all bad. Please help!


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This article may be helpful to you: http://www.carm.org/apologetics/intro.htm


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Apologetics is the branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines. Basically JF2 it is giving reasons for what you believe.<br>But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and <span style="background-color:yellow;">be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear</span>: (1Pe 3:15)<br><br>A great book for this is: Always Ready by Dr. Greg L. Bahnsen

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Well, that clears that up! Thanks a lot, guys.


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Look at it as saying, "I'm sorry your wrong."

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Well I suppose that would depend on the emphasis. If I were to emphasize the your wrong part as in: I'm sorry, YOUR WRONG! (make sure you have a big smile on your face at the time) it could be interesting. But then again if you said it an even toned "I'm sorry your wrong, here is what I believe and why I believe it." It would probably generate a different response. I think that the key is the with gentleness and meekness clause.<br><br>


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