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| − | A '''falsehood''' is a statement which is not true, but is false. Falsehoods differ from [[lie]]s in that there is no presupposition of the intent to [[deceit|deceive]]. Those who promote a falsehood as truth sincerely believe it to be true, but they are in [[error]]. | + | A '''falsehood''' is a statement which is not true, but is false. Falsehoods differ from [[lie]]s in that there is no presupposition of the intent to [[deceit|deceive]]. Those who promote a falsehood as truth sincerely believe it to be true, but they are in [[error]]. |
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| + | *[[Specious reasoning]] | ||
| + | *[["Catholic Heresies and Traditions Adopted and Perpetuated by the Roman Catholic Church in the Course of 1600 Years"]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:21, January 15, 2020
A falsehood is a statement which is not true, but is false. Falsehoods differ from lies in that there is no presupposition of the intent to deceive. Those who promote a falsehood as truth sincerely believe it to be true, but they are in error.
