Argument and Basis

Argument

Argument noun - An often noisy or angry expression of differing opinions.

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Basis and argument are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Argument".

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

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Argument and basis are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Argument" instead a noun "Basis".

Nearby Word: basic

rational	rational argument	rational basis
good	good argument	good basis
sound	sound argument	sound basis
similar	similar argument	similar basis
Other adjectives: usual, common, original, legal, logical, strong, actual, entire, real, little, main, major, primary, last, ongoing, theological.

Though an argument can be made that it has some basis in the Bible, specifically the epistles of the Apostle Paul who writes about "Spiritual Gifts".

Source: Comic Book / Warrior Nun Areala
Usually, this is solely on the basis that the source of a specific argument they disagree with also happens to disagree with the poster in general.

Source: Just For Fun / The Grand List of Forum and Community Laws
Naturally, there's plenty of people who do this on a daily basis and still retain their faith, so the argument is only valid for some people.

Source: Curiosity Causes Conversion

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