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Jramos095

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Why does Nielsen dismiss the necessity of divine punishment to motivate moral behavior?
 
  a. God doesn't really exist.
  b. The government can also perform the role of punisher.
  c. God will probably forgive our wrongdoing.
  d. History shows Christians haven't behaved better than anyone else.

Question 2

According to Nielsen, the secular rationale for treating people fairly is ________.
 
  a. it feels good
  b. it is in each person's best interest
  c. the obvious equality of all persons
  d. it is God's will



bob

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b



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