Gospel dichotomy

If I succeeded it is because God is on my side. If I failed my faith was not strong enough or Satan interfered, but God is still on my side.
Failure because you were wrong is never considered.
A common bit of rationalization by people convinced without scientific reason they are right. God is not necessary in this equation, but circular reasoning is. In all cases their basic premises are absolutely correct and never subject to questioning, never. One need only examine the "argument" taught school children by the Young Earth Creationists to see how this works. "God said it. I believe it. That settles it." Reason is not invited to the party.
It is also seen heavily in political circles by both Conservative and liberal wingnuts. Primarily those for whom politics is as much a religion as anything else, reactionaries, radicals, and those on the fringe of any color. 
Bureau File: You cannot debate this viewpoint. Debate assumes reason, reason assumes that change is possible. Neither is the case. Leave them to their fate. If that bothers you too much and saving yourself allows for dead weight, stun them and drag. In cases that are not life or death walk away. It isn't worth the effort. You cannot save the fool from their foolishness.
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