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What method did Justin Martyr use to defend Christianity?

  • Armed rebellion

  • Civic protest

  • Ethical arguments

  • Magical demonstrations

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Justin Martyr, an early Christian apologist, employed ethical arguments to defend Christianity against its critics in the 2nd century. Drawing inspiration from Stoic philosophy, he emphasized the ethical teachings of Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the faith. Justin argued that the ethical superiority of Christianity, evident in its teachings on love, compassion, and forgiveness, provided compelling evidence for its truthfulness and the divinity of Jesus.
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