Determinism is particularly threatening to the idea that
A) we are responsible for what we do-that is, that we are at fault for the things we do wrong or deserve credit for the good things we do.
B) God exists and is the cause of the universe.
C) there is an afterlife-that is, heaven and hell.
D) All of the above

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Determinism asserts that all events, including human actions, are determined by previous causes and that free will is an illusion. If determinism is true, then individuals cannot truly be held responsible for their actions, as they were predetermined by previous causes outside of their control. This goes against the idea that we are responsible for what we do, making choice A the correct answer. The other choices are not directly related to determinism.

Determinism Is Particularly Threatening to the Idea That