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jman1234

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Sam Harris defines faith as:
 
  A. the ultimate solution to all the world's problems.
  B. the license to keep believing when reasons fail.
  C. a supernatural kind of knowledge that is more certain than reason.
  D. the right and privilege of any free-thinking individual.
  E. the handmaiden of reason, without which reason would be sterile.

Question 2

Forty-four percent of Americans are confident that Jesus will return to Earth sometime in the next 50 years. According to Sam Harris, this is a problem because it leaves them with:
 
  A. no incentive to build a sustainable civilization.
  B. no hope for the future
  C. a great fear of science and new technology
  D. motive to disrespect other religions
  E. too little time to lead a fulfilling life on earth



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A





 

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