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| − | + | '''Last wordism''' is the belief that victory can be obtained in a [[debate]] or discussion by having the "last word." | |
| − | Some argue that last wordism is often a characteristic of "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref> | + | Some argue that '''last wordism''' is often a characteristic of "less intellectually robust presentations."<ref>http://www.cslewisinstitute.org/pages/resources/books/reviews/CaseforChrist.pdf</ref> |
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| + | '''Last wordism''' reflects a lack of restraint, a characteristic of wrongdoing or [[sin]]. The ultimate in '''last wordism''' was the [[Crucifixion]] of [[Jesus]], to which He responded with the [[Resurrection]]. | ||
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Revision as of 01:36, 14 May 2008
Last wordism is the belief that victory can be obtained in a debate or discussion by having the "last word." Some argue that last wordism is often a characteristic of "less intellectually robust presentations."[1]
Last wordism reflects a lack of restraint, a characteristic of wrongdoing or sin. The ultimate in last wordism was the Crucifixion of Jesus, to which He responded with the Resurrection.
