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|trivialization='''Trivialization'''—Critics take a complex idea and attempt to trivialize it down to a few simple sound bites in order to prove their position. | |trivialization='''Trivialization'''—Critics take a complex idea and attempt to trivialize it down to a few simple sound bites in order to prove their position. | ||
|circular reasoning='''Circular reasoning'''—The premise used by the critic depends upon validity of the conclusion. | |circular reasoning='''Circular reasoning'''—The premise used by the critic depends upon validity of the conclusion. | ||
| − | |sarcasm='''Sarcastic reasoning'''—The critic makes sarcastic claims that are | + | |sarcasm='''Sarcastic reasoning'''—The critic makes sarcastic claims that are intended to generate an emotional reaction. |
|pretending='''Pretending to be believers'''—The critics pretend to be believers by using phrases such as "we believe," even though they do not. | |pretending='''Pretending to be believers'''—The critics pretend to be believers by using phrases such as "we believe," even though they do not. | ||
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