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If you’re interested in street epistemology, you could use those tools to have some impossible conversations with him.
It’s an interesting toolset people usually use when they want to plant seeds of doubt and make Christians squirm, but it can be used for much more than that. If you do it right, you’ll understand why he believes the way he does, and the conversation will remain calm and respectful regardless. It’s borderline magical if you know what you’re doing.
Could you elaborate? What is "street epistemology"?
https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Street_Epistemology
It’s a method for helping people explore their beliefs, understand the foundations of their reasoning, and inspire critical reflection.
SE isn’t about debate or winning arguments; it’s about meaningful exchanges that usually end with gratitude and contemplation. By asking the right questions, Street Epistemology helps uncover the reasoning behind our beliefs, resulting in the kind of reflection that can lead to real change.
Step 1: Build and Establish Genuine Rapport
Step 2: Identify a Specific Claim to Explore
Step 3: Gauge Confidence
Step 4: Explore Reasons
Step 5: Examine Quality of Reasoning
Source
Step one might already be a bit of an obstacle.