Short Answers, Tough Questions

Many questions require "time in the woodshed" as my seminary professor used to say. Significant time spent thinking through the aspects of the question, looking into potential answers, reading through the documented attempts and criticisms is vastly important and even necessary. Yet, when all the research is done, a simple answer (as Ockham recommended) is best. Your friend who sincerely wants to know, will probably not remember all the details of your complex theory, nor will they be willing (or able) to read all the books and articles you have read on the topic. Formulating your thinking in such a way to answer questions directly, simply, and even with wit will benefit you most.

What is more, consider the way Jesus interacted with others...many times He was the one asking questions. Go and do likewise. ;)