Greg Koukl - Tactics on the Internet

Taken from our blog, Greg Koukl of Stand to Reason looks at the question, "Which tactics, if any, work while discussing Christianity on the internet?". For more information, visit http://www.str.org.

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[AnthonyBlunt]

You have to be careful with how much effort you give to arguing on the net. It depends on the medium, but a lot of atheists (and theists) are just there to declare a cool and winning comment and in so doing feel good about their own rightness.

Most people are not interested at arriving at truth. My advice to theists is: if you don't feel empathy for your opponent as a person, don't get involved in an argument with them!!

[cdawg516]

Pretty much everything Greg says is applicable. I use exactly the same tactics online as I do in person. The only difference is that sometimes its tempting to give multiple points at the same time, and it might work when agreed to still take it slow with just more thought transmitted each time."Facebook Sniping" as I call it, is actually among my favorite hobbies :-D

[4thcoming]

@cdawg516 Cool! lol ;)

[cdawg516]

@4thcoming

Nah, I'm from New Mexico.

[4thcoming]

@cdawg516 @Well said about Greg. You remind of my friend Steve Taylor on facebook you're comment

and the way it is worded and the smiley face at the end. I wonder are you from the UK?

[4thcoming]

I am reading the book Tactics by Greg and it is one of the best apologetics books I have ever read. Great video btw. God bless and pax.

[DecKrash]

@turok25 First of all, Christianity doesn't take everything in scripture literally. Second, tactics are necessary when sharing our faith with others. Some have objections which at first seem logically sound, but often hide flaws. Having a good knowledge of Christian philosophy and the Word of God, as well as when and how to present that knowledge in the light of objections is necessary to confront these objections and help others to understand the 'how's and 'why's of our faith.

[veritaslogos]

great observation

[JesusIsMyFriend777]

I have found the most effective weapon when trying to win atheists is to spend time in prayer before getting on to the internet and asking God to give me empathy and wisdom. God bless you Greg,

[TheGiftofChrist]

Those are some great tips for people who are using the internet as means to defend their faith.