What theory of the afterlife was common to the cult of Mithra?
a. Before ascending into heaven, the souls of the dead descended into the earth.
b. Only those who made frequent sacrifices will be saved.
c. Immortality of the soul is not possible.
d. Souls are reincarnated into new bodies.
e. Souls of the just ascend directly to heaven upon death.
a
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. believed the entire affair had been fabricated by the Republican Party to hurt the president. B. did not support Republican calls for impeachment. C. disapproved of him and wanted him removed from office. D. were generally indifferent to his behavior.