Critical rationalists maintain which of the following?

A. Religious beliefs can be based on faith while remaining consistent with the evidence.
B. Faith-based claims are immune from being disproved through the use of reason and worldly evidence.
C. Religious beliefs can be held in the face of contrary evidence.
D. Religious beliefs should never be held because there is no possible evidence that can support the existence of God.


Answer: A

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