Tag: fallacies
Posted on January 16, 2015
Well-Rounded Reasoning, Part 2
Ever heard someone say they know earth is billions of years old because of radiometric dating? On the surface, that may sound like a fairly reasonable, scientific thing to say. What many people do not realize is that …
Posted on January 9, 2015
Well-Rounded Reasoning, Part 1
Driving down the highway, I glance in the rear-view mirror and notice a Mustang approaching. Instantly, I start thinking, “Oh dear! Clear the way – it’s a Mustang!”, and I anxiously start looking for the soonest opportunity to …
Posted on December 26, 2014
Thinking Clearly, Part 2
How often have you heard things like this: “Follow your heart”, “do what you want to do”, “follow your dreams”, “trust your feelings”, or “discover your true self”? As a young woman living in our modern world, I’ve …
Posted on December 12, 2014
Logical Living – Part 2
“Well, you better go to college and get a career you like because you’re never getting married. No man would ever tolerate you,” an exasperated theistic evolutionist declared towards the end of a drawn-out debate I’d had with …
Posted on December 5, 2014
Logical Living – Part 1
“The horsies are sad!” declared little girl I was playing with. “Why are the horsies sad?” I asked, a little confused about this sudden turn of events in our chipper game with miniature horse and cowboy figures. “Because, …
