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You’ll notice symbols like < and >> often.
< means a response that we, the creator of this site, agree with.
>> means a response that we don’t agree with, but someone mentioned it or is a good counterargument against our arguments. The basis for the direction of these arrows is that < is directing to outside the page, as if the reply is coming from the website to others. And the >> is directing towards the page as if presenting a response from others to this website.
Whenever you see many of these >> < symbols indenting each time, it means an active debate going back and forth from both arguing sides.
This helps to show you quickly what we agree with and what we don’t without using words.
All argument discussions start off with a question, like a Q&A format. Then come the responses pro and con using the dialog format.
However, the symbol + represents a subject full of questions tailored to the subject. Just be aware of them, and you’ll know to expect a full set of questions under the subject.
This allows you see discussions/dialog like a tree. Discussions have many branches and sometimes these branches are important. The more the arguments are indented, the more branched/specific it gets in the subject matter.
Hierarchy view makes it simple to see these branches and how they visually are related to the topic. Many articles don’t incorporate it and thus can make it hard to keep track.
You’ll notice words like (BIBLICAL) and (STATISTICAL). These words tell you what type of arguments these are.
There are four types of arguments used here: Logical, Biblical, Statistical, and Anecdotal. This also makes it convenient for you to simply skip to certain desired argument types rather than needing to skim through such as you’d do in an article. For example, if you’re an agnostic, you’d prefer logical arguments. If you’re a Christian, you’d prefer Biblical arguments.
Logical means it doesn't make reference to anything like the Bible,
statistics, or personal experience. It’s just mostly or purely an argument
dealing with logic.
Biblical means it makes reference to biblical concepts, scriptures, parables, etc.
Statistical means it makes reference to facts dealing with statistics, like the fact that only 2% of when commit abortions because of rape.
Anecdotal means it makes reference to personal experience that tells a truth.
When you see these words (STRONG, OK, WEAK), these are evaluations of how strong the argument presented is.
The
good news is that you’ll know what’s strong, OK, and weak. Whenever you see
weak arguments and are low on time, you don’t have to waste your time reading
it like how you would when reading articles of unknown quality.
But weak arguments are there so that you know what arguments are weak, and so that you’ll know what we think about the arguments that you’re familiar with.
Weak arguments are usually found at the bottom of each question.
The Argument Center’s purpose is to give a possible explanation to show how things can truly make sense on the most ultimate level, as opposed to the introductory level where everything seems contradictory. It is also to prevent simple minded people from making weak arguments against God and just running away without an intellectual bruise.