fallacy

Red Herring

Front

What is a 'Red Herring'?

Back

Introducing an irrelevant topic to divert attention from the original issue. Example: 'Why focus on the resurrection when the Crusades were so violent?'

Explanation

While the Crusades are a valid historical topic, they do not disprove the historical claim that Jesus rose from the dead.

Source or basis: The Fallacy Detective (Bluedorn)

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