Aquinas believed that the world had a beginning in time, because

a. the contrary is inconceivable.
b. this conclusion follows from his cosmological argument.
c. the Bible tells us this.
d. Aristotle taught this.


c.

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A) Invalid, illicit subalternation. B) Invalid, illicit contraposition. C) Valid, no fallacy. D) Invalid, illicit subcontrary. E) Invalid, illicit conversion.

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If two of our beliefs contradict one another, then we know

A. that at least one of them is FALSE. B. that both are FALSE. C. that both are true. D. nothing.

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Two-part books of the Jewish Bible, such as 1-2 Samuel, are counted as one book

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A "guardian angel" in some cultures would be known as a ____ in Buddhism

a. dhyana b. koan c. bodhisattva d. satori

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