What is one reason for the use of symbols and code words in apocalyptic literature?
a. The authors did not want anybody to understand these books
b. Apocalyptic visions were too frightening to put into plain language
c. Most apocalyptic literature was written during times of persecution
d. The authors intended for future generations of Christians to "crack the code"
c
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A) Unsound. B) Weak. C) Valid. D) Invalid. E) Uncogent.
The goal of most Indian religions is release from the cycle of death and rebirth, which is called
a. maya. b. moksha. c. ahimsa. d. samsara.
"Active euthanasia" can be classified as which of the following?
a) a passive act of not taking steps to prolong life b) withdrawing the feeding tube of a person in a persistent vegetative state c) a deliberate act via a definite action that results in killing someone (including oneself) d) all of these choices
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a. Egyptian b. occupation c. peasant d. tribal