Scalia lists several things traditionally prohibited by government laws (fornication,
bigamy, adultery, adult incest, bestiality, obscenity).
What will be an ideal response?
Does the liberty right recognized in
the Lawrence decision dictate that we should recognize that liberty right for all of these
additional things? Which ones do you believe should be legalized? Which are ethical?
How do you distinguish the things on Scalia's list? If you think some things are unethical
but should still be legal, what reasoning can you develop to support that distinction?
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A) No fallacy. B) Equivocation. C) Appeal to unqualified authority. D) Amphiboly. E) Composition.
Gaunilo, Anselm’s critic, argued against the ontological argument by claiming that
a. the evil in the world shows that God is not really perfect. b. the argument could just as easily prove the existence of the perfect island. c. reason cannot be used to prove matters of faith. d. all of the above
Saul consulted a witch in order to talk to Samuel after Samuel had died
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The regions covered by the early Bible are bounded by __________ in the south
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word