polemics

n. art of argument, debate

n. argument; dispute; controversy; one who tends to argue or dispute

This article discusses the term "polemic". For the magazine, see Polemic (Magazine). Polemics (pronounced ) is the practice of disputing or controverting religious, philosophical, or political matters. As such, a polemic text on a topic is often written specifically to dispute or refute a topic that is widely viewed to be beyond reproach.
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(n.)
The art or practice of disputation or controversy, especially on religious subjects; that branch of theological science which pertains to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.
  

Noun
1. the branch of Christian theology devoted to the refutation of errors
(hypernym) Christian theology

Noun
1. a writer who argues in opposition to others (especially in theology)
(synonym) polemicist, polemist
(hypernym) writer, author
2. a controversy (especially over a belief or dogma)
(hypernym) controversy, contention, contestation, disputation, disceptation, tilt, argument, arguing
(derivation) polemize, polemise, polemicize, polemicise
Adjective
1. of or involving dispute or controversy
(synonym) polemical
(similar) controversial