Practical vs. Logical

Surely if you are going to die anyway wouldn't it be logical to use any method, however remote it's likelihood of succeeding, to save the crew?

Ah, I think I see. Spock's use of "logical" throughout that series is really more akin to some notion of what's practical, or efficient, rather than based on axiomatic construction. Spock's aversion to emotions was said to be because it was "illogical." Axiomatically there's nothing illogical about it at all:

• Premise: A situation that threatens death triggers a fear response
• Condition: I am in a situation that threatens death
• Conclusion: Therefore, my reaction is a fear response

The reaction is perfectly logical. It may not be the most practical response, nor the most efficient nor the most admirable ... but it is logical. And of course one may argue with the premise ... but if the discussion revolves around the validity of the premise rather than a mere refutation of the conclusion ... well, then it's a more interesting discussion.

Logical does not necessarily equate to pure efficiency, does it?

Oh in that case do you want innerant Bible believers to recognize the inconsistencies in The Bible? Would you like Lewis to give option (c) ie. to recognize that an inconsistency with his "force you down an alley of only two given options (a) and (b)" might exist?

Or "scientists" who cherry pick their data to support their agenda? Or global warming activists who fly a private jet to some function? Or a chess grandmaster who argues that a game is a draw when a third option -- me shooting him through the forehead -- is available?

I would love Bible inerrancy advocates to recognize the difficulties in the Bible. I do not believe it necessarily valid to label them inconsistencies ... if by inconsistency one really means falsehood. This website has a whole section on "difficulties" (see navigation bar on left, about one screen down). I'm nearly certain you won't be satisfied with the answers given. But I think it's a good example of someone at least acknowledging that certain passages are not blindingly obvious.