Logical Fallacies
Fallacy Directory
A comprehensive database of logical fallacies with examples from religious debates.
Logic
2 fallacies
Definition
Assuming the conclusion in the premise; circular reasoning.
Example
"**"The Bible is true because God said so."**"
Religious Example
"**"God must exist because the universe couldn't exist without Him."**"
How to Respond
"**"You're assuming God exists to prove God exists. That's circular."**"
Definition
Using the conclusion as a premise; assuming what you're trying to prove.
Example
""The law is the law because it's written in the law books.""
Religious Example
""The Bible is true because it's the word of God, and we know it's God's word because the Bible says so.""
How to Respond
""You're assuming the very thing you're trying to prove. We need independent evidence.""