Clifford claims that the danger to society is not just that we might have false beliefs, but also that we may
A) lose the habit of investigation.
B) embarrass ourselves.
C) lose our belief in God.
D) commit sins against the church.

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Clifford argues that when individuals have false beliefs and do not investigate, it can eventually lead to a disregard for evidence and a tendency to believe things without justification, ultimately leading to intellectual laziness and a loss of critical thinking skills. This can have negative implications for society as a whole. Choices B, C, and D are not mentioned in the text as potential dangers of false beliefs.

Clifford Claims That the Danger to Society Is Not Just