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April 6, 2011 4:19 am at 4:19 am #778420
WolfishMusings
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That’s called the Sharpshooter’s Fallacy. One could apply the same reasoning to a devout Christian who prays to Jesus to win the lottery and then wins. Since winning the lottery is very improbable, it must be that that Jesus answered his prayers.

Or not — but at least now you see why it’s a fallacy.

The Wolf