Consider the following argument: "Everything in the book of Mormon is true. How do I know? I had a religious experience that told me that the book of Mormon is true, and the book of Mormon says that I can trust my religious experiences." Which of the following fallacies has been committed in this argument?
A. the red herring fallacy
B. the fallacy of appeal to pity
C. the fallacy of begging the question
D. None of the answers are correct
Answer: C
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