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	Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through rigorous thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ can use to help us discern good from bad, true from false ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]).		Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through rigorous thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ can use to help us discern good from bad, true from false ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]).

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	* The authority cited is not an expert in this field - e.g. A Biblical scholar might be very knowledgeable in his own field, but know relatively little about the Book of Mormon.		* The authority cited is not an expert in this field - e.g. A Biblical scholar might be very knowledgeable in his own field, but know relatively little about the Book of Mormon.
	* An authority is miscited or misunderstood - e.g. LDS prophets are experts on LDS doctrine, but the critic may have misrepresented their position. See [[Quote mining\|Selective Quotation]]		* An authority is miscited or misunderstood - e.g. LDS prophets are experts on LDS doctrine, but the critic may have misrepresented their position. See [[Quote mining\|Selective Quotation]]
	* The extent of the authority is not appreciated - e.g. LDS prophets are experts, but they are not considered infallible. Their statements are not doctrinally binding unless ratified by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. See [[General authorities' statements as scripture\|General Authorities' Statements as Scripture]]		* The extent of the authority is not appreciated - e.g. LDS prophets are experts, but they are not considered infallible. Their statements are not doctrinally-binding unless ratified by the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve. See [[General authorities' statements as scripture\|General Authorities' Statements as Scripture]]
	* The authority may be biased - e.g. an atheist may be predisposed to disregard any evidence which would suggest that Joseph Smith saw God. Likewise, a Mormon might be predisposed to overlook evidence which questioned Joseph's truthfulness.		* The authority may be biased - e.g. an atheist may be predisposed to disregard any evidence which would suggest that Joseph Smith saw God. Likewise, a Mormon might be predisposed to overlook evidence which questioned Joseph's truthfulness.
	* The authority might not represent his field - e.g. Citing a general authority who was later disciplined or excommunicated is not an honest way to reflect the 'consensus' of LDS belief.		* The authority might not represent his field - e.g. Citing a general authority who was later disciplined or excommunicated is not an honest way to reflect the 'consensus' of LDS belief.
	* An anonymous authority is cited - e.g. ("studies show...", "it has been demonstrated," "a source at Church headquarters who wishes to remain unnamed," "a friend of mine," etc.) By refusing to identify the authority, the speaker makes it impossible for the audience to verify the authority's credentials, assess bias, determine which evidence was used in forming the opinion, verify how accurately the authority has been cited, or even decide if the authority exists at all. (For example, during the [[Mark Hofmann]] [[#Church_reaction_to_Hofmann_forgeries#Conclusion\|forgery incident]], ~~Hoffman~~ gave anonymous tips to the media about a non-~~existant~~ "Oliver Cowdery History" which he claimed was in the Church vault.)		* An anonymous authority is cited - e.g. ("studies show...", "it has been demonstrated," "a source at Church headquarters who wishes to remain unnamed," "a friend of mine," etc.) By refusing to identify the authority, the speaker makes it impossible for the audience to verify the authority's credentials, assess bias, determine which evidence was used in forming the opinion, verify how accurately the authority has been cited, or even decide if the authority exists at all. (For example, during the [[Mark Hofmann]] [[#Church_reaction_to_Hofmann_forgeries#Conclusion\|forgery incident]], Hofmann gave anonymous tips to the media about a non-existent "Oliver Cowdery History" which he claimed was in the Church vault.)

	== Appeal to belief ==		== Appeal to belief ==

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	Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through ~~our~~ thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ ~~uses~~ to help us discern good from bad ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]).		Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through rigorous thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ can use to help us discern good from bad, true from false ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]).

	== Ad hominem ==		== Ad hominem ==

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	Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through our thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ uses to help us discern good from bad ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]). Thought is a gift from our Heavenly Parents and they ask us to turn to them in every thought ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/6.36?lang=eng#35/ D&C 6:36]). This introduction to logical fallacy will help you to use that gift to bless yourself and others in strengthening your faith and keeping your covenant to sustain and defend the Kingdom of God.		Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through our thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ uses to help us discern good from bad ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]).

	== Ad hominem ==		== Ad hominem ==

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	''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_fallacy Wikipedia entry]''		''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argument_from_fallacy Wikipedia entry]''

	This ~~argument~~ assumes that because an argument advanced for an ~~idea~~ is false, the ~~idea itself must be false~~.		This fallacy assumes that because an argument advanced for an contains a logical fallacy, that the argument is therefore false. This is one of the most important fallacies to learn and remember.

	*'''Argument''': "I have shown that FAIR's paper on Book of Mormon evidences contains false conclusions. Therefore, the Book of Mormon is a fraud."; "The missionaries couldn't answer the questions I threw at them; therefore the Church must not be true."		*'''Argument''': "I have shown that FAIR's paper on Book of Mormon evidences contains false conclusions. Therefore, the Book of Mormon is a fraud."; "The missionaries couldn't answer the questions I threw at them; therefore the Church must not be true."

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	Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through our thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ uses to help us discern good from bad ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng]). Thought is a gift from our Heavenly Parents and they ask us to turn to them in every thought ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/6.36?lang=eng#35/ D&C 6:36]). This introduction to logical fallacy will help you to use that gift to bless yourself and others in strengthening your faith and keeping your covenant to sustain and defend the Kingdom of God.		Truth is knowledge of things as they are, and as they were, and as they are to come ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/93.24?lang=eng D&C 93:24]). Logic is the study of filtering fact from fiction and arriving at truth through our thought. It is a tool that the Light of Christ uses to help us discern good from bad ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/bofm/moro/7.19?lang=eng Moroni 7:19]). Thought is a gift from our Heavenly Parents and they ask us to turn to them in every thought ([https://www.lds.org/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/6.36?lang=eng#35/ D&C 6:36]). This introduction to logical fallacy will help you to use that gift to bless yourself and others in strengthening your faith and keeping your covenant to sustain and defend the Kingdom of God.

	== Ad hominem ==		== Ad hominem ==