Avoid this mistake. Here is the simple way of thinking that will make wisdom flow to you and bring knowledge to you. Most people can give a reason for what they think. Some people can’t even do that. They just make statements with nothing behind them. They are shallow thinkers making bare claims. If you ask them how they know, they can’t answer the question. Usually, they just change the subject and make another mindless bare claim. Deep godless thinkers can give a reason for their claims. They offer proof. However, they can’t prove their proof.
Example:
A man says, “Evolution happened over millions of years.” You ask, “What makes you think so?” The man says, “It’s science.” You ask, “What have scientists observed that proves evolution?” The man says, “Fossils! They have observed fossils?” You ask, “What makes you think the observed fossils prove evolution happened over millions of years?” And this can go on with an infinite regression of unproved proofs. On a subject like this, a well-educated evolutionist might be able to continue for an hour or longer before the evolutionist either runs out of things to say, circles back to circular reasoning, or just realizes it’s all made-up stuff.
That’s what the infinite regression fallacy is all about. Without truth, all claims end up in this mess of fallacies. A wise person will begin to question his or her reasoning and realize that ALL truth is hidden in Christ. Everyone already knows this. Some people are in denial and don’t want the righteousness that comes with Jesus Christ.
