Homiletics

[Postulare42]

thefreedictionary.com
homiletics: the art of sacred speaking; preaching.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homiletics

Homiletics (Gr. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_language) homiletikos, from homilos, to assemble together), in theology (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theology) the application of the general principles of rhetoric (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhetoric) to the specific department of public preaching (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preaching). The one who practices or studies homiletics is called a homilist . . .

[miseretur]

Yes, I am aware of that substance doctrine, in fact I have not directly studied, although yet.
and,
it is an important and useful, especially if you want to preach to people.
pity that the rhetoric does not destabilize taught in schools eny more..


many of the history´s big men have abused this skill, rule the peoples..

[Postulare42]

I think that you are referring to "demogogues".

"The greatest enemy of democracy is the people" (who said this?)

[miseretur]

what it means demogogues, English is so poor that I do not understand, but I understand the question, but I do not know who was this person?
sorry, was it Hitler?

[Postulare42]

Demogogue: n. 1.A leader who obtains power by means of impassioned appeals to the emotions and prejudices of the populace. 2. a political agitator who attempts to win support by appealing to the prejudice and passions of the mob. 3. a person, esp. an orator or political leader, who gains power and popularity by arousing the emotions, passions, and prejudices of the people. 4. a leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power. 5. A politician who seeks to win and hold office by appeals to mass prejudice. Demagogues often use lies and distortion. as v. 1. to treat or manipulate (a political issue) in the manner of a demagogue; obscure or distort with emotionalism, prejudice, etc.

[Postulare42]

"The greatest enemy of democracy is the people" (who said this?)

Hint: He was an ancient Greek.

[miseretur]

Was it platon? or sokrates?.

Thanks to the answers:D

[Postulare42]

Plato did say something similar, but I was thinking of:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demosthenes

[miseretur]

Thank you for your information, that the philosopher is to me was completely unknown. but now I know, I have to read the link.

:-)