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    The document discusses Christopher Hitchens' statement that assertions made without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. It provides some counterarguments, such as religious beliefs that cannot be proven with evidence but are still widely held. It also argues that in cases of rape, a victim's testimony may not require additional evidence. Overall, the document agrees with Hitchens' statement to an extent, acknowledging that evidence is generally needed to prove assertions, but some things can be believed without evidence in certain contexts.

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    The document discusses Christopher Hitchens' statement that assertions made without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. It provides some counterarguments, such as religious beliefs that cannot be proven with evidence but are still widely held. It also argues that in cases of rape, a victim's testimony may not require additional evidence. Overall, the document agrees with Hitchens' statement to an extent, acknowledging that evidence is generally needed to prove assertions, but some things can be believed without evidence in certain contexts.

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    Draft of Evidence

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    The document discusses Christopher Hitchens' statement that assertions made without evidence can be dismissed without evidence. It provides some counterarguments, such as religious beliefs that cannot be proven with evidence but are still widely held. It also argues that in cases of rape, a victim's testimony may not require additional evidence. Overall, the document agrees with Hitchens' statement to an extent, acknowledging that evidence is generally needed to prove assertions, but some things can be believed without evidence in certain contexts.

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    2 “That which can be asserted without evidence, can be dismissed without evidence.

    ” (Christopher
    Hitchens) Explain what you think Christopher Hitchens means.

    -we need evidence to prove something

    Argue to the contrary that some assertions do not require evidence.

    -religions – we cannot prove the existence of God – but people still believe in the religions – even
    though we have bible – al-Quran or the script – we still cannot prove that God is exist

    -In some cases – a girl – rape – no need evidence

    If we push the moral aside – need evidence to prove – or people don’t believe – other people might
    think like the person is lying

    To what extent do you agree with the statement?

    Slightly agree – we need evidence to prove something which is true – but in some cases we no
    people still believe in the things without any evidence

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