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'''Liberal logic''' is an argument by [[liberal]]s that is deceptively attractive to some, but is actually nonsensical.  Here are some examples:
 
'''Liberal logic''' is an argument by [[liberal]]s that is deceptively attractive to some, but is actually nonsensical.  Here are some examples:
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# frequent reliance on [[circular reasoning]], as in demanding censorship of [[intelligent design]] while simultaneously citing the resulting silence as proof against it<ref>See, e.g., [[Richard Sternberg]].</ref>
 
# insisting that someone needs to experience something (e.g., drugs, pornography, gambling, etc.) before being able to criticize it
 
# insisting that someone needs to experience something (e.g., drugs, pornography, gambling, etc.) before being able to criticize it
 
# personal experience dictates personal views, rather than rising above bad and/or unusual experiences and basing one's views on [[logic]]
 
# personal experience dictates personal views, rather than rising above bad and/or unusual experiences and basing one's views on [[logic]]
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# frequent reliance on [[circular reasoning]], as in demanding censorship of [[intelligent design]] while simultaneously citing the resulting silence as proof against it<ref>See, e.g., [[Richard Sternberg]].</ref>
   
# claim that switching from heterosexual to [[homosexual]] is customary, but switching back is somehow impossible
 
# claim that switching from heterosexual to [[homosexual]] is customary, but switching back is somehow impossible
 
# criticize [[Christians]] for literal interpretations of [[Genesis]], but then insist on even more literal interpretations when it suits the [[liberal]] ideology<ref>For example, [[liberals]] here insist that [[homeschooling]] can only mean being taught while in someone's own home.  Liberals also often insist that the [[Bible]] literally prohibits judging anything.</ref>
 
# criticize [[Christians]] for literal interpretations of [[Genesis]], but then insist on even more literal interpretations when it suits the [[liberal]] ideology<ref>For example, [[liberals]] here insist that [[homeschooling]] can only mean being taught while in someone's own home.  Liberals also often insist that the [[Bible]] literally prohibits judging anything.</ref>
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