THE256L Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Agnosticism
8 Nov 2018
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Introduction to christian apologetics: definition, derived from apologia (greek) - an answer defense or reply . Socrates charged with corrupting the youth, at trial his apologia answered the charge. Apologetics for all beliefs not just christianity: christian apologetics. The task of defending and commending the truthfulness of the gospel of jc in a christlike, context sensitive, and audience specific manner : action - defending and commending". Sole purpose is not to defend but to commend/support christianity in the process: topic - the gospel of jesus christ. Not on other topics such as creation, or theological topics. Defending pig picture, fundamental truths of christianity: claim - truthfulness". In olden days christianity was not useful - it got you killed, only believed it because it was true. Not claim you"ll become rich or escape hell. Christianity may lead to downfalls and hardships: method - christ-like, context-sensitive, audience specific manner".
