[propaganda] persuasion through deception

Here’s an interesting one:

Wikipedia states: “What sets propaganda apart from other forms of advocacy is the willingness to change people's understanding through deception and confusion, rather than through persuasion and understanding. “

When the press stoops to slanted articles and coloured terminology, under the guise of a supposedly reasoned and neutral editing policy, it is dispiriting. Example:

Humanists seek to halt religious advance [Robert Evans, Reuters, Geneva, July 3, 2005]

Humanists and atheists from East and West meet in Paris this week [July 4-7] to forge a common platform against what they see as a growing threat from religions and religious politicians across the globe.

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