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Logical Fallacy of Extensionthe logical fallacy of extension occurs when an exaggeration of a position is claimed to be the actual position. This is a type of straw man argument. Examples of The Fallacy of Extension:
This is an example of the fallacy of extension. It is also and example of the fallacy of hasty generalization. It may also have the fallacy of equivocation if the person is defining science as based on Naturalism/Atheism, Materialism/Atheism, or Evolution/Anti-creationism.
It may be true that some Christians are ignorant of science. It may be true that some others are not well versed in science, thought not ignorant. And others have a deep understanding of science. However, this straw man argument is used to discredit and distract from any real points that might be made.
These claims are false straw man fallacies. Cahn does nothing of the kind. The truth is that The Harbinger is saying what Dr. Lutzer is saying about how the Old Testament also applies to America or any other nation. Taken from https://watchpraystand.blogspot.com/2012/09/brannon-howse-now-consorting-with.html 
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