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    Why do we say that a person who questions every statement is playing the "devil's advocate"?

    Question #126360. Asked by star_gazer. (Jul 06 12 5:37 PM)


    crotalus77

    		Originated with the Roman Catholic Church. An official appointed to present arguments against a proposed canonization or beatification.
    Today's most common usage is one who argues against a cause or position, not as a committed opponent but simply for the sake of argument or to determine the validity of the cause or position.

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    Jul 06 12, 7:53 PM

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