Special pleading is an informal fallacy wherein one cites something as an exception to a general or universal principle, without justifying the special exception.[1][2][3][4][5] It is the application of a double standard.[6][7] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_pleading)
Click on the link below for a great rebuttal to religious apologists claiming that God created everything:
Kent Hovind Thinks He's Really Clever
Human knowledge has progressed exponentially since the dawn of modern science. It is no longer reasonable to accept claims without sufficient objective evidence. The harm from religion, alternatives to medicine, conservatism, and all other false beliefs will be exposed on this blog by reporting the findings of science. This blog will also reinforce what should be the basics of education: History, Civics, Financial Literacy, Media Literacy, and Critical/Science Based Thinking.
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Monday, July 13, 2020
Christianity IS Special Pleading
The term "Special Pleading" means to cite something as an exception to a general or universal principle without justifying the special exception (Double Standard). All religions use this informal fallacy to one degree or another because each claims that they have "The Truth" and all other religions are not like them. In the US, Christianity is the most prominent example of turning a blind eye to this phenomenon. Below are links debunking Christianity's claim that it is a special religion:
Religion in The Roman World
Many religions had Messiahs
Religion in The Roman World
Many religions had Messiahs
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