William James said that as a rule we disbelieve any facts that are not useful to us

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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How have demographics recently changed in the majority of prestigious U.S. Christian seminaries in response to feminist critiques?

a. Women in ministerial training outnumber men. b. Women are no longer allowed to study. c. There has been no change. d. Fewer people are attending these seminaries.

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"Alcohol means a sinful and destructive potion that can ruin individuals' lives and those of their families." This is an example of a ________.

A. persuasive definition B. precising definition C. stipulative definition D. lexical definition

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An inductive argument whose conclusion contains a causal claim is known as…

a) A sufficient argument b) An analogical induction c) A causal argument d) A necessary condition

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Describe the special roles played by the arts in indigenous religions-roles often taken by texts in book-centered religions. Mention two specific examples.

What will be an ideal response?

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