Although some people throughout history—such as Alexander the Great, Caesar Augustus, etc.—have been intent on conquering the world, when Jesus was "offered all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor" he rejected it. Why?
A. He already had it all.
B. The temptation to rule the world is a devilish goal, and the method by which this is accomplished, i.e. military violence, is also evil.
C. It wasn't what he was interested in.
D. Ruling the world would have been acceptable if there were other means of achieving it besides violence.
B. The temptation to rule the world is a devilish goal, and the method by which this is accomplished, i.e. military violence, is also evil.
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a. commonality of human experience. b. indigenous peoples' respect for all creatures. c. the concept of lifeway. d. the effects of globalization.
Apply the Venn test of validity in order to determine whether the following categorical inferences are valid or invalid
1. All S are P; therefore, all P are S 2. Some S are P; therefore, some P are S 3. Some S are P; therefore, some P are not S 4. Some S are P; therefore, all P are S 5. No S are P; therefore, no P are S 6. No P are S; therefore, some S are P 7. Some S are not P; therefore, some P are not S 8. All S are P; therefore some P are not S
Many scholars believe that the author of 1 John most likely authored the Gospel of John as well
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
INSTRUCTIONS: Select the answer that best characterizes each argument. Most of the residents of the City Heights neighborhood are illiterate. Therefore, it would be a good idea to close the City Heights library. After all, nobody uses it
A) No fallacy. B) False cause. C) Division. D) Missing the point. E) Appeal to force.