Polemics Terms

DEFINITION Proximity Bias is the phenomenon of individuals believing that being close to a particular false teacher, false teaching or

DEFINITION The Charismatic Window is a metaphor for the way nefarious or sub-biblical teaching enters into a church or an individual’s

THE TERM, OFTEN MISUSED In polemics conversations, there are often accusations of gossip against those reporting on theological or behavioral

IMPROPER USE A “Pharisee,” according to many who misuse the term, is a “legalist” who believes in morality and/or being

DEFINITION Position Blindness is when an altogether otherwise doctrinally-sound individual, because of entangling allegiances or personal prejudices (good or bad),

THE POLEMICS DEFINITION “Slander” is a term improperly used by many who oppose discernment or criticism in a way that

DEFINITION Merriam-Webster dictionary defines “Relevant” as 1) having significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand, b)  affording evidence tending to prove or

DEFINITION Nuance is defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as “a very small difference in color, tone, meaning, etc.” However, when the

DEFINITION The Evangelical Intelligentsia are those who purport to be smarter or more distinguished academically than most local church leaders.

Deconstruction is a common tactic among many cults or sub-Christian sects. Common among the Emergent Church, Sectarian Minimalists and Restorationists

DEFINITION “Website Orthodox” refers to a nefarious Bible-twister or false teacher having an orthodox statement of faith on their website,

This term, “Dissection of a Downgrade,” refers to the way in which Downgrade ordinarily happens within popular evangelicalism. The term