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Courage.

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Frank and Rosa are arguing about morality. According to Frank, moral truths are absolute and are true for all people, regardless of their nationality or culture. Rosa disagrees, arguing that what is considered moral by one group of people may be considered immoral by another group of people. Rosa's arguments are similar to the views expressed by:

A. metaphysical dualists. B. relativist theories of morality. C. moral objectivists. D. universalist theories of morality.

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Paul thought it was important that his apostolic credentials be recognized so that this message would be taken seriously. To the Thessalonians, he also justified himself by emphasizing the way he was while he was with them. What did he work hard to be?

A. well-read B. honest C. less intense D. financially self-supporting

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The spreading influence of the United States around the world may assist in the acceptance of pluralism because the United States has become __________

a. controller of the world financial markets b. a global empire that imposes its religious perspective on other nations c. the most diverse religious nation in the world where an attitude of respect among religions dominates d. occupied by proponents of foreign religions e. a place where church-state separation prevents religions playing any significant role in society

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Which of the following would count as a weakness of a company in the SWOT model?

A. limited financial resources B. the existence of a powerful rival company C. expertise in marketing D. laws that limit the ability of the company to conduct business

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