The fallacy that criticizes the source of an opinion, instead of critiquing the reason given for it, is called begging the question

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


False

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Which of the following is not a special activity which is done primarily by the ordained ministry?

a. official preaching and teaching of the Word (gospel) b. celebration of the sacraments (ordinances) c. leadership in life and service of the church d. worship of God and service of others

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For Hume, one can test the truth of one's ideas by

A) using a priori and deductive arguments. B) tracing ideas back to the impressions from which they came. C) tracing impressions back to the ideas from which they came. D) finding out what some authority says.

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A life force shared by all things in the world is called __________

a. Sacred Heart b. Sacred Mystery c. Great Cosmic Chi d. The Greatness

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Savulescu argues that we should accept genetic enhancement if we accept

What will be an ideal response?

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