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The genetic fallacy is a logical fallacy wherein an argument is based on the circumstances of something's origin.[1] For example, arguing that Christians should not decorate Christmas trees because thousands of years ago such practices were performed by pagans.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.fallacyfiles.org/genefall.html
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