Apologetics comes from the Greek word "Apologia" meaning to make a Defense. It corresponds with defending the Christian Faith.

@Atomicglue yes. I know that. The word can be used in different contexts too. (I’d also like to learn how to be a better Christian apologist too. Lol)

I'm in several groups that do just that. Also I host occasionally a podcast/YouTube show called "The Council"

https://discord.gg/wCzqADt

https://www.youtube.com/

is it a group chat or solo videos like I do?

Group chat. But I've done some solo ones too.

does one have to be religious to be on the council?

Reformed Christian is necessary

Don't know if the YouTube link went to my channel...

I'm not religious. I'm at best religious adjacent. I study religion as a hobby, and I believe in the word, but I associate myself with no church

It's called Atomic Apologetics

Hmmm. I see.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkaz_al3ouViJhv7iY2IQKw

There you go

Bingo

It's the corruption of man in Christianity that I don't agree with. That's why I've dissociated myself with the Churches of Man

But the Word instructs us to be a part of a Body of Believers. (Church)

The word also says that wherever two or three come together in His name, there He is with them.

barring the need for a corrupted community

The corruption of Man only affirms that the Bible is true that were all wretched sinners.

That particular verse is referring to church discipline. Read it in full context.

Here's a great response on this. https://youtu.be/gs3yi9wA4jQ

@Atomicglue Reformed applies to Presbyterian PCA right? That’s the denomination I’m going to now.

@Atomicglue Westminster confession of faith?

Reformed can be that. But I like to think it's for anyone who holds to the 5 Solas. WCF is solid

@Atomicglue ok. I’m joining the server. Thanks for the invite. 😃

Awesome

@Atomicglue I don't disagree with most of what you said but.
"The corruption of Man only affirms that the Bible is true that were all wretched sinners"
This is circular reasoning, not a very good argument. Its like when feminist say anyone disagreeing must be because they are a misogynist, making it the reason we need more feminism.

@Shadows it may be circular but it's not viciously circular. It ends with the Objective Truth of God.

We don't need to debate this here, i'm heading to sleep anyway, but that statement didn't help with what i said :)

@Shadows ok cool. Get some sleep and we'll tackle more another time

@Shadows not exactly. The Bible is claiming that man is corrupted. Questioning the validity of the Bible because of the corruption of man is a confirmation of the Bible’s claim that man is corrupted. The claim that men are corrupt and that there are corrupt men in the church doesn’t automatically invalidate the truthfulness of the Bible itself. Therefore, it really isn’t circular reasoning. I just saw that you are going to bed, but I typed this out before then. Sorry. Good night

Its cool, i saw you typing so i waited

Will just say, i always like helping people make better arguments (as most already know), so would just like you guys to think about what do you and @Atomicglue say to people who don't believe in god.

@Shadows gotcha, I appreciate that.

I know Shadows went to bed already, but I want to clarify. I didn't say I didn't believe in God or the Resurrection. Quite the opposite is true actually, nor did I question the validity of the bible.

@J Edgar I know. 😃