theology

( n.)

   1. Ironically or humorously used to refer to {religious issues}.

   2.  Technical fine points of an abstruse nature, esp. those where the
   resolution  is  of  theoretical interest but is relatively {marginal}
   with  respect  to  actual use of a design or system. Used esp. around
   software issues with a heavy AI or language-design component, such as
   the smart-data vs. smart-programs dispute in AI.

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