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Good Apologetics, Bad Apologetics

By Jared Dees

Apologetics can either remove the obstacles that stand in the way of truth or they can create them.

We can either push people away or invite them in.

Apologetics can be a fearful form of self-preservation or an artful presentation of the beauty of our faith.

When we share our faith, we must do it with charity. If it isn’t a selfless act, then we’re just standing in God’s way.

“Jesus did not tell the apostles to form an exclusive and elite group. He said: ‘Go and make disciples of all nations’ (Mt 28:19).

Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium, 113

May 29, 2014 Filed Under: Evangelizing Ministry, On Evangelization

About Jared Dees

Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children.

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Jared Dees is passionate about sharing practical resources to teach faith. He is best known for his website The Religion Teacher and is the author of many books including 31 Days to Becoming a Better Religious Educator, Christ in the Classroom, and Beatitales: 80 Fables about the Beatitudes for Children. See all of Jared's Books →

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