✓ The Repellent Effect in Apologetics

This article discusses the counterproductive nature of hostile Christian apologetics, which can inadvertently serve the skepticism community. When apologists exhibit traits like hostility and arrogance, they undermine their persuasive efforts and authenticity. This phenomenon, termed the Repellent Effect, suggests that such behavior diminishes the credibility of their arguments. As a result, non-believers perceive these apologists as moral failures, reinforcing their skepticism and making rejection of Christianity more appealing and effortless.