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'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a pejorative term that expresses objection when quotes are used against a perceived belief of the person quoted, such as to show a contradiction or demonstrate an admission that a theory is flawed.

'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a pejorative term that expresses objection to the use of quotes by a person that tend to discredit a position taken by that person.  For example, supporters of the [[theory of evolution]] criticize as "quote mining" use of quotations by evolutionists that admit to flaws in the theory.

According to TalkOrigins.org, quote mining is "the use of a (usually short) passage, taken from the work of an authority in some field, 'which superficially appears to support one's position, but [from which] significant context is omitted and contrary evidence is conveniently ignored.'"

According to TalkOrigins.org, quote mining is "the use of a (usually short) passage, taken from the work of an authority in some field, 'which superficially appears to support one's position, but [from which] significant context is omitted and contrary evidence is conveniently ignored.'"