INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Scientists have identified a "God gene," which they think is responsible for the widespread belief in a deity. Obviously God planted that gene in humans to ensure their belief in God

A) False cause.

B) Begging the question.

C) Appeal to unqualified authority.

D) Missing the point.

E) No fallacy.


B

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