Logical Argument vs Logical Fallacy

As I perused a website, I came across a photo that really caught my attention. It quickly became clear to me that the Christian community and the science community can share the same view when it comes to a certain topic, and yet have a gulf wide difference using the same information as it pertains to another topic.

Logical arguments are arguments that cannot be argued without coming off as illogical, absurd, and intentionally stubborn. There are plenty of topics that both communities would agree upon and see no distinction. This is a good thing. Why? Because some folks may believe that Christianity and Science have never agreed on anything….and that is an incorrect view. Logical fallacies are arguments that are made with incorrect data stemming from illogical conclusions possibly under the guise of thinking one is right, and wanting the other person (or group) to agree. This is common between both communities because they hold to two different worldviews: one being supernatural and God-centered; the other being materialistic.

So as I share this photo with you, please be aware that the top sentence presents a logical argument that both agree upon. And the bottom sentence presents a topic that both disagree upon solely due to logical fallacies that are taught and proprogated throughout the “learned” schools, and sadly in homes and state agencies.

Yes the pro-life and pro-choice argument is a hot topic, and may never be resolved. I understand that. I’m perfectly fine with that. And I expect that. However, I do hope that people stray from erecting logical fallacies just so they can say they are right. It’s better to be say I don’t have a good reason for why I think what I do, I just do. I assume more respect would be granted that person.

Deo Volente

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