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What is Arguing?
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- 1Definition of "Arguingmeans to give reasons for or against something with the purpose of changing someone's opinion about what is true or what should be done in a particular situation.
- 2In fact, the goal of an argument, especially within the context of apologetics, should be to keep yourself, as well as all others involved, from gettingangry.
- 3. A simple rule of thumb is:If anyone gets angry, you (the Christian) lose Again, Peter's words remind us that we ought to argue with "gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15).
- 4"What's the point of arguing?Arguments help determine which views are better than others because not all views are equal; they help explain and defend the best views. Good arguments contain solid reasons and evidence for conclusions being defended.
- 5Now that "arguing" has been defined, a distinction must now be made betweenarguments and assertions.
- 6Arguments giveSupporting reasons why the point attempting to be made should be taken seriously
- 7Assertions are nothing more thanpoints attempting to be made. Taking the same example, if one says merely claims that the iPhone is the best phone on the market with no supporting evidence, then we have an assertion. It is important to recognize the difference between arguments and assertions because individuals will oftentimes make assertions and disguise them as arguments.
- 8Summary of lesson1
By definition, arguing means to give reasons for or against something with the purpose of changing someone's opinion about what is true or what should be done in a particular situation.
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A simply rule of thumb is: If anyone gets angry, you (the Christian) lose.
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Arguments give supporting reasons why the point attempting to be made should be taken seriously, whereas assertions are nothing more than points attempting to be made. - 9Arguing does not have to involvefighting or the usage of angry words.
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- 11th grade Apologetics Flashcards on What is Arguing?, created by Payton Pye on 09/10/2023.
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