CIRCULAR REASONING

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• 1 is a number
• 2 is a number
• Therefore 2=1

(1) The Bible affirms that it is inerrant.
(2) Whatever the Bible says is true.
Therefore:
(3) The Bible is inerrant.

Typical examples of circular arguments include rights-claims: e.g., I have a right to say what I want, therefore you shouldn’t try to silence me; Women have a right to choose whether to have an abortion or not, therefore abortion should be allowed; The unborn has a right to life, therefore abortion is immoral.

THE END.