Nearly 80% of the world believes that Satan is responsible for all human suffering. Therefore, it stands to reason that Satan is the cause our suffering.
A) faulty analogy
B) appeal to tradition
C) begging the question
D) appeal to the masses
E) genetic fallacy

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The argument commits the fallacy of appeal to the masses, suggesting that because a majority believes something, it must be true.

Nearly 80% of the World Believes That Satan Is Responsible