reasoning. After the Mormon says, “I testify that Joseph Smith is a prophet of God,” the Christian should ask, “How do you know that he was a prophet of God?” The Mormon will reply, “Because God spoke to him.” The Christian should then ask, “How do you know that God spoke to him?” The Mormon will respond, “Because he was a prophet of God.” The Mormon ends up giving a circular argument. The Christian must call the Mormon’s attention to his circular reasoning and then ask him, “How do you know that
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