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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]] |
| − | # 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>
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| | # 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> |