Tactics: A Game Plan For Discussing Your Christ... -

: When someone cites an "expert" opinion, ask for the reasons behind the conclusion rather than accepting the person's credentials as final proof . Where to Get the Book

: For aggressive challengers who constantly interrupt, Koukl recommends politely but firmly asking for the floor, and if that fails, disengaging entirely . Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christ...

The most vital technique in the book is the , named after the bumbling TV detective who used unassuming questions to uncover the truth . It follows a three-step process: : When someone cites an "expert" opinion, ask

: Use leading questions to guide the person to a logical inconsistency or a "fly in the ointment" in their own worldview . Key Defensive & Offensive Tactics It follows a three-step process: : Use leading

: Identify self-refuting statements. For example, if someone says "There is no truth," you can ask if that statement itself is true .

: Follow a person's logic to its ultimate conclusion to show that it leads to an absurd or unacceptable result .

: Ask "How did you come to that conclusion?" This ensures the person making the claim is responsible for supporting it with evidence, rather than you having to disprove a baseless assertion .