What Is the Implicit Premise in the Following Moral Argument

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is the implicit premise in the following moral argument? "Same-sex marriage is contrary to tradition. Therefore, it should never be allowed."

• A) Same-sex marriage is harmful to society.
• B) Same-sex marriage is unnatural and therefore should be banned.
• C) Whatever causes harm to children should not be allowed.
• D) Whatever is contrary to tradition should not be allowed.

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