Christmas, though a Christian holiday, began as a celebration of

A. Samhain in Ireland.
B. the return of ancestral spirits to the world.
C. the old English goddess of dawn.
D. the winter solstice.


Answer: D

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A) Invalid, existential fallacy. B) Invalid, illicit conversion. C) Invalid, illicit contrary. D) Valid, no fallacy. E) Invalid, illicit obversion.

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The term Poro refers to

A. the general name for the dried powders used for Navajo sandpaintings. B. a dance of the Lakota people. C. a mourning ritual performed at the death of a religious leader. D. a secret initiation society for males.

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There is very little disagreement among contemporary Christians over which denomination is the correct form of Christianity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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