What would happen if we did not revise our background knowledge in light of new information?
A. We would make poor predictions and repeat mistakes.
B. We would always be wrong in our generalizations.
C. We would not be able to use inductive reasoning.
D. We would not be able to use deductive reasoning.
A
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The cognitive dimension of religion primarily entails:
A) ?analyzing, systematizing, and passing along knowledge. B) ?emphasizing the sensory element of religion. C) ?memorizing passages of sacred texts to recite during rituals. D) ?refraining from violence to achieve enlightenment.
Many Zoroastrians believe that the "golden age" of their religion was during the rule of the:
A. Sassanian Empire. B. Greek Empire. C. Roman Empire. D. Parthian Empire.
Which of the following reasons are cited by some cultures to justify the practice of
female genital mutilation?
a. religious requirements b. preservation of group identithy c. maintenance of cleanliness and health d. all of the above