Is there another way or expression to say:
He is the devil's advocate
I don't quite like this expression, and I don't know if it is a good idea to use it in a religious context.
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Is there another way or expression to say:
He is the devil's advocate
I don't quite like this expression, and I don't know if it is a good idea to use it in a religious context.
Best Answer
You could say you are doing something for the sake of argument.
But, really, "devil's advocate" is a familiar phrase that few people take exception to. In fact, it's even used by religious people. For example,
If those religious worthies may use the term, I don't see anything preventing you from doing likewise.