Identify any fallacies in the following passage either by naming them or, where they seem not to conform to any of the patterns described in the text, by giving a brief explanation of why the fallacious reasoning is irrelevant to the point at issue.She is guilty of the crime. Can you prove that she isn't?

What will be an ideal response?


Misplacing the burden of proof.

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a. duty b. character c. faith d. consequences

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In the context of the various forms of Protestantism, which of the following statements is true of Calvinism?

A. It called for services to be conducted in German in order to encourage participation. B. It prohibited the removal of statues and pictures from the churches. C. It saw human nature as being basically sinful and almost irresistibly drawn to evil. D. It originated in England and was a compromise between Catholicism and Protestantism.

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From the __________ point of view, the focus should be on understanding of religion over evaluation

a. academic b. analytical c. phenomenological d. spiritual

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For whom are special regulations outlined in the Sutta-vibhanga?

a. Monks c. Tibetans b. Nuns d. Non-Buddhists

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