A fallacy is an error in reasoning, which differs from factual error in that errors are simply wrong about the facts. A fallacy can occur in any kind of discussion, argument, or reading. For the purposes of this paper, the fallacies discussed will pertain to arguments. A fallacious argument is an argument in which the premises given for the conclusion do not provide the needed degree of support (Atheism Web). Fallacies of distraction attempt to distract from the falsity of an argument by the illegitimate use of logical operators (Stephen's Guide to Logical Fallacies).
False Dilemma. In this fallacy, the distraction lies in the wording of the argument. It is worded so that we are only given two alternatives. One of which is sometimes so outrageous as to be unacceptable, while the other is usually being argued for. This argument is deceptive because if carefully constructed, it has a valid form but it ignores the possibility that there may be more than two alternative actions......

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