Words by Vincent Gugliuzza

1 word contributed

• oligomancy
  o-lig-o-man-cy--(o 'lig o man see)
  The practice of selecting a few facts, quotes, etc from a source to support a
  position or belief while ignoring the contradictions inherent in the whole source
  to a position or belief. Especially in the study of the Bible.
  
  The phrase "Cherry Pick"' has seemed a little too homey in its connotation in the
  contexts in which it has been used. True believers all too often select facts,
  quotes etc to support their beliefs, ignoring glaring contradictions to their point
  of view in the broader source or sources. Therefore, I propose the word
  "oligomancy."
  Origin: from Greek "oligo" meaning "few" and "mancy Anglicized "seeing"
  9/25/2007

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