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This technique has been used throughout history in debate, particularly in arguments about highly charged emotional issues where the defeat of the "enemy" is more valued than critical thinking or understanding both sides of the issue. | This technique has been used throughout history in debate, particularly in arguments about highly charged emotional issues where the defeat of the "enemy" is more valued than critical thinking or understanding both sides of the issue. | ||
William Branham also criticized Oneness theology by saying "you get off the wrong track when you try to think that God is one like your finger is one. He can't be His Own Father."<ref>59-0823, Palmerworm, Locust, Cankerworm, Caterpillar</ref> If Jesus could not be his own father, then it is difficult to see how William Branham could reject the doctrine of the Trinity. | |||
It is important to notice that William Branham's critique of the doctrine of the Trinity is not backed up by a lot of scripture. So first, he misrepresented the doctrine of the Trinity (no Trinitarian believes in three Gods), and then critiqued his own misrepresentation of the Trinity. | It is important to notice that William Branham's critique of the doctrine of the Trinity is not backed up by a lot of scripture. So first, he misrepresented the doctrine of the Trinity (no Trinitarian believes in three Gods), and then critiqued his own misrepresentation of the Trinity. | ||