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Logical Fallacy of UntestabilityUntestability 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 untestability occurs when a theory is put forward that cannot be tested. The testing doesn't have to involve fancy equipment or chemistry laboratories. Testing can be quite simple. We can test Jesus. He says, "Taste and see that the Lord is good." Everyone who seeks Him sincerely with humility, respect, and a will to do His will finds Him. That can be tested. When we are wondering whether something is right or wrong, in most cases we can test that by looking to Jesus and asking Him whether or not it is wrong. He will let us know in our innermost mind. Most often, He will bring a Scripture to mind. For something to be testable, this doesn't mean that you have to prove it to someone else by having them test it. If you have a headache, you would be hard pressed to prove it to someone else, but yet you can test and see whether or not you have a headache. The same is true if God is leading you. You can't prove that inner experience to someone else. However, as already mentioned, they can prove that this same experience is available to themselves. They must be willing to test it though. On the other hand, there are many things that are claimed that cannot be tested. Examples of the Logical Fallacy of UntestabilityEvolution Atheism Big Bang Billions of Years Abiogenesis 
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