We continue looking at reasoning and testing as they relate to our study method. Today, we are considering the fallacy of cherry picking. This is possibly the biggest and most frequently occurring fallacy in the church.
It’s important to understand what cherry picking is, how it works, and how to recognize it in ourselves and others. If we recognize cherry picking in others, we can effectively refute their position and defend ours. If we recognize cherry picking in ourselves, we can eliminate it from our study and improve our understanding of scripture. Continue reading Picking Cherries and Spitting Pits