Every Night, Sam Says Extra Prayers to God So That

question 22

Multiple Choice

Every night, Sam says extra prayers to God so that he has prayers "in the bank." Due to his extra prayers, Sam believes God will reward him in life rather than punish him. Sam is in which stage of faith?

• A) universalizing
• B) synthetic-conventional
• C) conjunctive
• D) mythic-literal

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Definitions:

Subduction Zones

Regions of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, leading to volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the creation of oceanic trenches.

Oceanic Crust

The part of Earth's lithosphere that underlies the ocean basins, comprised primarily of basaltic rock.

Mantle Melting

The process where heat and pressure conditions within the Earth's mantle cause it to partially melt, producing magma.

Subduction Zone

A region of the Earth's crust where one tectonic plate moves under another, often resulting in volcanic activity, earthquakes, and the formation of mountain ranges.