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Logical Fallacy of DemagogueryThe Logical Fallacy of Demagoguery occurs when attacks against others are used as a way to build up either the doctrine/belief/philosophy/dogma, or an organization. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of DemagogueryA Christian radio personally attacks anyone who doesn't fully buy into his speculative theology. He attacks the idea of a personal God Who reveals His will. He denies the Scripture verses that speak of Divine revelation. He denies the Scripture verses that refer to the office of apostle. Yet, he sets himself as the person who determines the revelation from the Bible, which is the function of an apostle except that apostles are under the government of each other. His declarations that eliminate certain Scriptures, if they were true, would require him to be receiving extra-Biblical revelation.
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