Applied Logic - Old Questions

8. What is fallacy? Identify the type of fallacy committed in the arguments given below with explanations.

a. I believe in the Bible because it is the written word of God through his prophets. Obviously, God would not lie to his prophets. After all, the Bible says so.

b. During the Gulf war many Americans made immense profits. That is an indisputable fact. Therefore, there can be no doubt that American business interests instigated the war.