Quote:Definition of APOLOGETICS
1
: systematic argumentative discourse in defense (as of a doctrine)
2
: a branch of theology devoted to the defense of the divine origin and authority of Christianity
Definition of THEOLOGY
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: the study of religious faith, practice, and experience
Definition of FAITH
b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof
from MW
Apologists assume a premise that God exists. They do it with theology. Experience, practice, religious faith are all observable therefore not impossible to study. Materialistic proof for the supra natural is a little ludicrous and pointless I agree; that however has nothing to do with reasonableness or logic.
It's about giving answers to questions just as Physical Science seeks to provide answers for physical truths, apologetics and theology do not have to be opposed to materialism or science.There is a difference between rationalizing and reasoning. Your redefining words to suit your purposes only seems to work for you.
"There ought to be a term that would designate those who actually follow the teachings of Jesus, since the word 'Christian' has been largely divorced from those teachings, and so polluted by fundamentalists that it has come to connote their polar opposite: intolerance, vindictive hatred, and bigotry." -- Philip Stater, Huffington Post
always working on cleaning my windows- me regarding Johari
always working on cleaning my windows- me regarding Johari