Generally they just redefine the terms (e.g. C.S. Lewis's definition of a Christian) to make them too broad to carry weight (i.e. like the current use of "liberal"). It's unfortunate but if the idea is to communicate & convince, we've got to not use terms at cross-purposes.
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I think I just did that tho. Are we still at cross-purposes?
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I don't think we are, necessarily. I *know* what you mean. I just think we have to do a lot more work than we normally do regarding making our language both precise and accessible.
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Well, I think I did. If you know what I mean by 'liberal.' Everyone else does too so the conversation is productive.
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