Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Why Apologetics Has a Bad Name | conversantlife.com

Sean McDowell has written a great post for why apologists are not more successful. I think he brings up great and solid points. Like all aspects of ministry, we must allow God to lead us as to how to minister. We must depend on God to know when to be gentle and when to be forceful. I'd call Elijah's apologetic on top of Mt Carmel successful, but it most certainly was not gentle. Sometimes sarcasm is needed I'd expect most of time it's not. Love is always necessary.

Why Apologetics Has a Bad Name | conversantlife.com
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  1. BruckerMarch 18, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    I think his last two points highlight a difficult balance for apologists. Arguments should not be void of emotion, but one can easily fall prey to over-emotionalizing, especially since apologists can be so passionate about their subject they feel a need to hammer points home, which does not show an emotionally healthy personality.

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