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A) The ontological argument.
B) The cosmological argument.
C) The teleological argument.
D) None of the above.

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A) Is right to infer God's existence from experience.
B) Is right to infer similar causes from dissimilar effects.
C) Cannot explain the existence of misery in a world created by a benevolent God.
D) Cannot explain why humans were created in the image of God.

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A) You can't buy love.
B) You can't make yourself love someone.
C) It's morally bad to make yourself love someone for any reason.
D) It's morally bad to make yourself love someone for self-interested reasons.

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A) Have too much influence over believers.
B) Conflict with people's moral intuitions.
C) Conflict with each other.
D) All of the above.

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A) Actions are right because God says they are right.
B) God says actions are right because they are right.
C) God cannot make mistakes about moral standards.
D) Moral standards depend on religious belief.

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A) Two options.
B) Three options.
C) Four options.
D) Five options.

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A) Have parts arranged to function for a purpose.
B) Are infinitely complex.
C) Promote utility.
D) Both a and b

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A) Sure to result in sincere faith sooner or later.
B) Likely to result in sincere faith sooner or later.
C) No guarantee of acquiring sincere faith, but at least it's an attempt.
D) Unlikely to ever result in sincere faith, since the motives are self-interested.

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Cleanthes's argument from design, as presented in David Hume's Dialogues Concerning Natural Religion, is based on the idea that the complexity and orderliness of the natural world imply the existence of a designer, or a divine creator. Cleanthes argues that just as a watch implies the existence of a watchmaker, the intricate design of the universe implies the existence of a cosmic designer. One of Philo's objections to Cleanthes's argument is that it is an imperfect analogy to compare the universe to a human-made object like a watch. Philo argues that while we have direct experience of watchmakers and their methods of design and creation, we have no such experience of cosmic designers or their methods. Therefore, the analogy is flawed and does not provide a strong basis for inferring the existence of a divine creator. In considering Philo's objection, it can be argued that it does succeed in pointing out the limitations of Cleanthes's analogy. The analogy between a watch and the universe is not a perfect comparison, and it may not be sufficient to establish the existence of a divine creator. Philo's objection raises important questions about the validity of inferring the existence of a cosmic designer based on the complexity of the natural world. However, it is important to note that while Philo's objection may weaken Cleanthes's argument, it does not necessarily disprove the existence of a divine creator altogether. It simply highlights the limitations of using analogies to make such inferences.

A) Already believe in a God who promises eternal life.
B) Are already atheists but want to believe in God.
C) Would consider more than one religion a live option.
D) Are struggling to choose between one religion and atheism.

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A) Know of God's existence through reason.
B) Cannot know of God's existence through reason.
C) Know of God's existence through experience.
D) Know of God's existence through faith.

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A) Surpasses in complexity what exists in art.
B) Cannot measure up to the complexities in art.
C) Is a product of natural selection.
D) Is produced randomly.

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