The ad hominmen fallacy is so named because it directs an argument against the person making a claim rather than the claim itself.
Is Christianity logical? As Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., shows, not only is Christianity logical, it is foundational for all logic.
To the northeast of the massive Step Pyramid of Saqqara is the mastaba of Mereruka, vizier of King Teti of the 6th Dynasty.
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A person commits this fallacy when he or she claims that there are only two mutually exclusive possibilities—when, in fact, there is a third option.
Instead of layers of cut stone, the core consisted of a jumbled heap of stones piled up in the shape of a pyramid and then faced with limestone blocks.
The complex question is the interrogative form of begging the question—when the arguer attempts to persuade by asking a loaded question.
How should the creationist student behave when being taught evolution?
Menkaure was the last great pyramid-building pharaoh at Giza; however, his tomb is the smallest of the Giza pyramids.
Creation microbiologists from around the country—from both creation organizations and secular universities—came together for another meeting of minds to promote creation research.
With the question-begging epithet, the arguer uses biased (often emotional) language to persuade people rather than using logic.
Only the few lower layers of stone remain today, but it is of great interest because the lower half of the tomb chamber is exposed.
In a USA Today opinion piece, two Christian evolutionists send a broadside our way.
Each of our children grew up with creationist resources, and such a foundation can keep children in church when they grow up.
This fallacy is committed when a person merely assumes what he is attempting to prove, or when the premise of an argument actually depends upon its conclusion.
Why do young people walk away from the church after years of faithful attendance and involvement?
Can a Christian safely navigate the waters of a secular university to beome a geoligist? Dr. Andrew Snelling, AiG–US, offers encouragement and advice.
It is 751 feet (29 m) at the base and originally stood 479 feet (146 m) high.
In addition to the normal academic pressures faced by all students, the consistent Christian must learn to be discerning about the views and interpretations expressed by his or her professors.
Most words have more than one meaning, but only one of these meanings will properly fit the given context.
Although some legal barriers exist, teachers do have opportunities to express their Christian beliefs. God’s people must be diligent to exercise the liberties currently available to them.
After completing one pyramid he kept on building until he got the perfect pyramid.
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Reification is attributing a concrete characteristic to something that is abstract.
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