The Counsel of Trent #1067 - The Most Condescending Logical Fallacy
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Aug 13, 2025 Explore the pitfalls of the appeal to authority fallacy, especially among Christians. Discover how abortion advocates misinterpret biblical texts and evaluate the dangers of overconfidence in beliefs. Delve into the nuances of the Immaculate Conception and examine the interplay between faith and science. Learn why expertise doesn’t always equate to sound reasoning and the importance of validating claims with evidence. This conversation challenges listeners to navigate complex theological and ethical issues with critical thinking.
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When Authority Alone Fails
- An appeal to authority is fallacious when you claim X is true solely because an authority says so, especially an invalid authority.
- Trent Horn calls this the most condescending fallacy because it replaces reasons with smug credential claims.
Misleading Credentials In Catholic Debates
- Trent Horn recounts frequent misperceptions about Catholic teaching that people assert from Catholic schooling or alleged theologians.
- He advises asking for specific magisterial documents like the Catechism to correct false claims.
Celebrities Misstate Doctrines
- Trent Horn shares clips where public figures misuse their Catholic background to argue complex doctrines like abortion or the Immaculate Conception.
- He illustrates how schooling or confidence doesn't equal theological accuracy with Pelosi and Cuomo examples.
