Polemics () 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 position or theory that is widely viewed to be beyond reproach.The antonym of a polemic source is an apologia.There are other meanings of the word as well. Polemic is also a branch of theology,pertaining to the history or conduct of ecclesiastical controversy.The word is derived from the Greek word polem