CHALLENGES AND TACTICS—AN INTRODUCTION A tactic is a strategy used to achieve a specific goal. Athletes rely on tactics in their respective sports. For instance, a basketball player might use the tactic of “boxing out” to ensure she gets the rebound. When it comes to defending Christianity, clear thinking is one of the best tactics available. Clear thinkers use sound logic and good reasoning. By use of reason the mind examines, understands, and comes to a conclusion. Just as a hammer is a tool for