Sentences with phrase «purpose of an ad hominem»

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How much of this was merely ad hominem and how much represented Jesus» personal conviction concerning human destiny it is difficult to be sure, just as when Plato used demonology to serve his purpose it is difficult to know how literally he took the mental pattern he employed.

Thus, as I have previously stated, this entire article exists for the sole purpose of trying to make people think one way or the other about this man without bothering to think about the issues which he DID speak of in his life, which IS ad hominem.