What is the point of a devil's advocate?

Question: What is the point of a devil's advocate!?
Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

The Catholic and Orthodox churches have a process by which deceased members get put in a list of people whose example we should follow!. They are then known as Saints!. (The term can have other meanings in different circumstances) For you to be known as Saint Haberdashersmaid, your life would be examined in great detail to decide whether you were really a holy person!. One individual gets the job of trying to prove that you weren't and he is known as the devil's advocate!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

The 'devil' is the God's factotum and her duty in that world is either to be your defender or your accuser!. Doing the right thing or the wrong one doesn't belong to what is supposed to be 'good' or 'bad'!. For example, cheating on your husband, because he doesn't provide sex fulfillment for your, is ok; the devil stands by your decision and he will be your defender forever!. So, the point of a devil's advocate is not to be the human beings' abductor!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Despite the name, Devil's Advocate is quite helpful!. When my friends approach me in indecision, I often do what they would expect of me!.

I help them outline all of the consequences of their suggested actions!. I enjoy go so far as to tell them that I am neither for nor against their decision!.

While I am showing my friends all sides to an argument, I am also showing indifference!. I believe that to be the true point of a Devil's Advocate!. By showing objectivity, the Devil's Advocate encourages the other person to make an INFORMED decision!.

Great question!Www@QuestionHome@Com

To express ones point of view, in another plane of existence, one must have an advocate in that dimension!. Someone to do your bidding, express your intentions, evil never works alone!.!.!.it must find a weaker vessel to work through!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

By ensuring you consider all aspects and possible drawbacks!. If you still decide to go ahead you can be certain that you are 'sure it is the right thing to do' and not just 'a whim'!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

in business the purpose is to eliminate "group think"!. If everyone is always agreeing then no fresh ideas emerge!. No fresh ideas, no innovation!. No innovation=stagnant growth!. Then decline!. then bankruptcyWww@QuestionHome@Com

Because we can be blinded in our judgment sometimes, we need to look carefully at both sides of any equation!.
I often play Devil's Advocate simply to fully understand a decision before it's too late!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

It's a classic "what if the tables were turned" position one takes when someone has advocated a particular point of view!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

to put the other side to an argument

to show that all stories have two sides

to provoke discussionWww@QuestionHome@Com

It is a way of saying "I am putting the opposite point of view"I may not believe it but it should be heard!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

Look at the alternative!.

Flock mentality and blind obedience!.

These ideas have not worked out that well for us over the past 10,000 years have they!?

Love and blessings DonWww@QuestionHome@Com

there is no point because the devil does not need an advocateWww@QuestionHome@Com

To make sure you here things from another point of view!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i never knew that devils have advocates tooWww@QuestionHome@Com

to make money for Hollywood!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

i have decided to make a effort but i cant answer thsi oneWww@QuestionHome@Com