The term "gospel" is most often translated as:

a. "martyrdom."
b. "good news."
c. "the doctrine of the virgin birth."
d. "cooperation among Christian churches."


b. "good news."

Analysis:
a, c & d. Incorrect. The primary sources for knowledge of Jesus are the four Gospels.
b. Correct. The term "gospel" is most often translated as "good news."

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"There hasn't been a president for 100 years that wasn't a Republican or a Democrat. Therefore, it is likely that the next president will be a Republican or a Democrat." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.

A. The weak analogy fallacy B. The fallacy of false alternatives C. The fallacy of hasty generalization D. The questionable cause fallacy E. None of the answers are correct

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Arguments that depend for their correctness on definitions of the terms involved rather than on any factual information are typically

a. deductive. b. inductive. c. fallacious.

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In the following argument, there are ________ premises (including subconclusions) that should be diagrammed: "If souls die, they must die either by decomposing or by annihilation. But what is not composed cannot decompose. And souls are not composed. Therefore souls cannot decompose. And nothing is annihilated as a whole. Therefore souls are not annihilated as a whole. Thus souls do not die either by decomposition or annihilation. Thus souls do not die." (Peter Kreeft and Ronald K. Tacelli, Handbook of Christian Apologetics)

A. nine B. eight C. seven D. None of the answers are correct

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Evaluate the following generalization(s), identifying sample, population, attribute of interest, and the extent to which the claims involved are knowable. Consider carefully the size and diversification of the sample and the extent to which the population differs or may differ from the sample; remember, what's important is that the sample be representative.Don't buy any Australian wine. I've had Australian wine before and, believe me, you won't like it.

What will be an ideal response?

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