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Logical Fallacy of Inaccurate ModelsThe logical fallacy of inaccurate models is one of the many smokescreens that are used to cover the fact that the reasoning is based on one of the three fallacies of Agrippa's trilemma. Whenever a logical fallacy is committed, the fallacy has its roots in Agrippa's trilemma. All human thought (without Divine revelation) is based on one of three unhappy possibilities. These three possibilities are infinite regression, circular reasoning, or axiomatic thinking. This problem is known as Agrippa's trilemma. Some have claimed that only logic and math can be known without Divine revelation; however, that is not true. Without Divine revelation, neither logic nor math can be known. Science is also limited to the pragmatic because of the weakness on human reasoning, which is known as Agrippa's trilemma. The Logical Fallacy of Inaccurate Models occurs when models of reality are created but the limits of the models leave out some element that is essential to understanding or add in some element that distorts understanding. Models can never be used as evidence of anything. They cannot prove that something is possible. They cannot prove that something is impossible. They can't prove that something happened. They can't prove that something didn't happen. They only give a different view of reality. Models almost always include certain assumptions. This goes to the problem of axiomatic thinking as noted in Agrippa's Trilemma. Models are always attempts to create abstractions of reality. They are not reality. By only modeling part of reality, it is sometimes easier to understand a concept. If the model is incorrect, then the model causes misunderstanding rather than understanding.Examples of the Logical Fallacy of Inaccurate Models Royal Truman: "The nature of the problems dealt with in geology, palaeontology, natural selection and so on do not lend themselves to rigorous laboratory control and duplication. At best one works with crude models, simplifying assumptions and plausible hunches." (Dawkins' Weasel Revisited) Royal Truman is discussing Dawkins' Weasel program and makes this true statement. Dawkins' Weasel program doesn't accurately represent what happens in nature because Dawkins' added a bit of code that recognizes his goal. There is no goal in nature unless God is assumed to have the role of making sure that the goal is met. However, God says that He did it this way: "God created the Heavens and the Earth and everything in them is six days."
Mitchel Soltys is pointing out the damage that is being done through inaccurate models. 
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