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Handling Controversy With Rules of Persuasion

By Filings on Tue, 09/10/19
Christian Living
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Persuasion

“No matter the theological issue, we can be sure that a litany of quick-fire responses often only exacerbate the issue for those who are in need of biblical instruction and theologically nuanced clarity. To that end, I would suggest that the antiquarian tripartite modes of persuasion (i.e. ethos, logos, and pathos) are helpful when seeking to engage in theological controversy.” - Church Leaders

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