The vast majority of Americans believe in God. Therefore, you should believe, too.
A) Tu quoque (you, too).
B) No fallacy.
C) Argument against the person, circumstantial.
D) Appeal to the people.
E) False dichotomy.

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This is an appeal to the people fallacy, also known as an argumentum ad populum. It tries to persuade the listener by making them believe that because the majority believes it, it must be true. However, popularity does not necessarily equate to truth.

The Vast Majority of Americans Believe in God