The fallacy lies in supposing that A caused B when the only evidence is that A has been followed by B.


Ans: Post Hoc

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Religious traditions oppose euthanasia because

a. it defies natural law b. it is an act of despair forbidden by God c. it neglects the potential lessons of suffering d. All of the above

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The Protestant Reformation occurred in the sixteenth century

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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______ are acts of divine power for salvation

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Who said, "[T]here is a great difference between mind and body, inasmuch as body is by nature always divisible, and the mind is entirely indivisible."

A. John Locke. B. Rene Descartes. C. Gilbert Ryle. D. Hilary Putnam.

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