What is a “strong argument”? This is a question that every apologist should consider. You should start with premises that […]
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Does it degrade public discourse to call people buffoons, fools, and clowns?
This article consists of an exchange I had on Twitter with a fellow named “Jar Jar” (whether the surname is […]
persuasion, public discourse, rhetoricGood arguments don’t need to persuade everyone to be good
This morning, I tweeted a brief critique of Carl Sagan’s famous soliloquy on the pale blue dot: Carl Sagan famously […]
argument, persuasion, soundness, validityHow a “vaccine-hesitant” mom changed her mind, and what that can teach the apologist
In apologetics, arguments are important. But whoa man, disposition/attitude is even more important. If you want a great example of […]
anti-vax, apologetics, persuasionAbortion: We may never agree, but can we at least concede the other side has a point?
For decades, abortion has remained among the most volatile ethical and public policy debates in western society. This polarization is […]
abortion, debate, dialogue, persuasionWhy do good apologetic arguments produce bad results?
Bernie’s Biggest Blindspot? The problem of advertising in democratic elections
Bernie Sanders’ campaign has generated a lot of excitement. Who could have foreseen last May that the awkward campaign launch […]
advertising, Bernie Sanders, ethics, persuasion, politicsA Slap of Persuasion? A Review of Os Guinness, Fool’s Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion
Os Guinness, Fool’s Talk: Recovering the Art of Christian Persuasion. (Downers Grove, IL: InterVarsity Press, 2015). Os Guinness’s latest book, […]
apologetics, dialogue, Os Guinness, persuasion, review, rhetoric