If a Religion Teaches That the Prophet Was Tempted but Did

question 33

Multiple Choice

If a religion teaches that the prophet was tempted but did not succumb to the temptation, dissonance theory would predict that the religion would also teach that the prophet would:

• A) become more lenient and accepting toward sinners.
• B) become more self-righteous and punitive toward sinners.
• C) avoid information that would prove his followers had sinned.
• D) make a public commitment to great personal sacrifice.

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