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Logical Fallacy of Irrelevant ThesisThe logical fallacy of irrelevant thesis occurs when reasons are given that, if true, still would not prove the conclusion. In these cases, the premises (or reasons to believe) may be true, but the conclusion doesn't follow from them. Logical Fallacy of Irrelevant Thesis
The fact that courts ruled on this has no impact on the truth/falsity of either evolution or creation. All this shows is that a judge somewhere believes in evolution rather than believing God.
Premise: Many types of flagella exist. Conclusion: Therefore, these flagella developed by natural processes. The fact that many types of flagella exist is irrelevant to the conclusion provided.
Whether creation is scientifically testable is not relevant to the truth of God creating the Universe. If the premise were true, that would only mean that science would not be a good way to test this. However, Christians actually believe in creation because of revelation and science confirms creation. 
How can we know anything about anything? That’s the real question |
Other Pages in this sectionAvoiding the Issue Misleading Vividness Dodging the Question Irrelevant Conclusion Irrelevant Question Parade of the Horribles Appeal to Motives Red Herring Answering a Question with a Question Answering a Different Question Non-Support Quibbling Admit a Fault to Cover a Denial Arguing a Minor Point and Ignoring the Main Point Appeal to pity Galileo Wannabe (Pity) Appeal to Novelty Appeal to High Tech Traditional Wisdom The Way We Have Always Done It Appeal to Desperation Straw Man Fallacy Extension In a Certain Respect and Simply Appeal to Extremes Quote Out of Context Misquoting Accent by Emphasis Accent by Abstraction Contextomy Misinterpretation Playing Dumb Arcane Explanation Hyperbole Exaggeration Burden of Proof Uneven Burden of Proof Burden of Proof Fallacy Fallacy Argument to Moderation Fallacy Abuse Confusing an Explanation with Proof Moralism Ought-Is Is-Ought Naturalistic Fallacy Notable Effort Political Correctness False Compromise Lip Service Tokenism Argument by Denial Diminished Responsibility Contrarian Argument Recently Viewed |
