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The Debater (συζητητής)
Debating comes from the concept of “to beat, strike,” through the Old French debatre (“to contend, fight, dispute”). Although debating implies a formal, structured exchange, whereas arguing can be informal and emotional, its intent is to persuade the audience to one’s point of view rather than to present the truth. Thus, truth is not at the center of debating. Instead, debating is a method employed by the world system to display intellect through human reasoning and philosophy.
In 1 Corinthians 1:20, the “debater of this age” is identified as one who is foolish before God. The concept of an…
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