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Below are signs of [[cognitive dissonance]] in an evolutionists engaged in a discussion/argument:  

Below are signs of [[cognitive dissonance]] in an evolutionists engaged in a discussion/argument:  

*The person is unwilling to concede obvious factual points and arguments

*The evolutionist is unwilling to concede obvious factual points and arguments

*The individual mischaracterizes the points/position of the other party - often in a dishonest way

*The evolutionist mischaracterizes the points/position of the other party - often in a dishonest way

*The person myopically focuses on one variable/aspect of a matter rather than looking at the whole issue. See also: [[Fallacy of exclusion]]

*The evolutionist myopically focuses on one variable/aspect of a matter rather than looking at the whole issue. See also: [[Fallacy of exclusion]]

*The individual engages in "mind reading" and baselessly attributes bad intentions in the other party  

*The evolutionist engages in "mind reading" and baselessly attributes bad intentions in the other party  

*The person becomes angry - even when not provoked.

*The evolutionist becomes angry - even when not provoked.

*Rather than focus on the matter at hand, the person engages in personal attacks. See also: [[Ad hominem]]

*Rather than focus on the matter at hand, the evolutionists engages in personal attacks. See also: [[Ad hominem]]

==== Overcoming cognitive dissonance in an evolutionist who has shut down rational thinking ====

==== Overcoming cognitive dissonance in an evolutionist who has shut down rational thinking ====