Are Apologetic arguments weak?
In a current thread someone said:
Based on a decade debating there I agree that arguments for theism are weak.Well, I am used to being told by unbelievers that the arguments for theism are weak.
Happens all the time.
They ALL seem to resolve to:
1. Take my word for it, or his, or this book (none of which have been verified)
2. Attacking science (particularly evolution) while using what science provides (medicine, transportation, communication, food supply).
3. Playing word games / translation games in attempts to make ancient mythology sound palatable.
4. Personal testimonials and emotional appeals
5. Argumentum ad populum – Many believe(d) so it must be true
6. Threats, promises, and prophesies that cannot be / have not been shown to be valid.
7. Argumentum ad Ignorantiam (is true because it has not yet been proven false)
Is there any Apologetic argument that does not fall into one of the above?
Can anyone cite ONE strong Apologetic argument?