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I learned this a long, long time ago. Thanks for this clear
explanation!
One problem: people in the real world tend to "beg the question;" "P
is the case because P is the case," i.e., "The Bible is true because
the Bible says the Bible is true." No winning arguments when people
do not follow logic!
Medusa