To convince someone of reincarnation (rebirth into a new body), Ravi-a Hindu from India-said: "In India, I heard about a young boy who knew details about a man who had been a soldier and was killed in a war, even though the boy had been born 10 years after the soldier's death. The soldier's wife verified the things that the young boy said about the soldier." Which kind of evidence is Ravi using?
A) Commonsense belief
B) An anecdote
C) A statement of authority
D) Something similar to scientific evidence

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Ravi is using an anecdote, which is a personal account of an event, to support his belief in reincarnation. The story he tells may be compelling to some, but it does not constitute scientific evidence or a statement of authority. It is more of a personal experience than a persuasive argument.

To Convince Someone of Reincarnation (Rebirth into a New Body)