The '''fallacy of analogy''' is a [[Logical fallacies|logical fallacy]] that argues that because one thing resembles another they must be the same. It is frequently used in [[prejudice]]d accusations against [[minorities]] and [[polemic]] against [[religions]] and religious practices, and by prosecutors in courts of law to persuade judges and juries of the guilt of the accused.
+
The '''fallacy of analogy''' is a [[Logical fallacies|logical fallacy]] that argues that because one thing resembles another they must be the same. It is frequently used in [[prejudice]]d accusations against [[ethnic group]]s, and in [[polemic]] against [[religions]] and religious practices, and by prosecutors in courts of law to persuade judges and juries of the guilt of the accused.