Scientific-Minded People Often Object That Individuals Who Believe in Witchcraft

question 18

Multiple Choice

Scientific-minded people often object that individuals who believe in witchcraft and the supernatural are superstitious. Which reason BEST supports this objection as either valid or not valid?

• A) It is not valid because scientific-minded people are using an approach that cannot substantiate its claims.
• B) The objection of scientific-minded people is not valid because scientists are known to be biased in their opinions, too.
• C) It is valid because the objection of scientific-minded people is based on high-quality research demonstrating that superstitious beliefs are likely wrong.
• D) Scientific-minded people hold beliefs that are more modern, while people who endorse superstitions are maintaining very old ideas.

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