A Time To Argue, A Time To Discuss

I find that when talking theology with friends, most of my discussions become arguments.

 

Argument: a dialogue that focuses on critical analysis of an idea; often serious but does not imply 'heated'

Critical analysis: a piece by piece analysis of the validity/truthfulness of an idea

Discussion: a dialogue that emphasizes the implications of an idea; discussion includes but does not focus on critical analysis; discussion often includes temporarily assuming the idea is true regardless of whether one believes it to be so; discussion is often light-hearted but can become heated