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apologetics

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/əˌpɒl.əˈdʒɛt.ɪks/ · a-pol-o-get-ics

The branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity.

religion philosophy literature

Meanings

nounformal

The branch of theology concerned with the defense or proof of Christianity.

وہ علم جو عیسائیت کے دفاع یا ثبوت سے متعلق ہے۔

عذریات

azriyat

Synonyms

defense justification explanationدفاعجوازوضاحت

Antonyms

attack accusation criticismحملہالزامتنقید

Common Collocations

Christian apologetics
apologetics of faith
theological apologetics

Example Sentences

Many theologians specialize in Christian apologetics.

بہت سے علماء عیسائی عذریات میں مہارت رکھتے ہیں۔

Bohat se ulama Aisai azriyat mein maharat rakhte hain.

Apologetics involves providing rational justification for religious beliefs.

عذریات مذہبی عقائد کے لئے منطقی جواز فراہم کرنے میں شامل ہے۔

Azriyat mazhabi aqaid ke liye mantiqi jawaz faraham karne mein shamil hai.

The role of apologetics is to respond to skeptics.

عذریات کا کردار شک میں مبتلا لوگوں کا جواب دینا ہے۔

Azriyat ka kirdar shak mein mubtala logon ka jawab dena hai.

Easily Confused With

apology:Apologetics refers to the defense of a belief, while an apology is an expression of remorse for a fault.

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'apologetics' as 'a defense of beliefs'.

Imagine a courtroom where religious beliefs are being defended.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ἀπολογία (apologia)" — speaking in defense

First known use: 19th century

The word 'apologetics' derives from the Greek word 'apologia' which means 'a speech in defense'. It has evolved to refer to a discipline of defending religious doctrines.