The "Save the World by Praying" association predicted the world would end on November 1, 1999. When the world did not end on that day, the group made a statement that supported the theory of cognitive dissonance. Which of the statements below would fit that description?

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This statement acknowledges the discrepancy between the prediction and the actual outcome, yet still maintains a belief in the power of prayer. This is an example of cognitive dissonance, as the group's belief in the power of prayer conflicts with the fact that their prediction did not come true.

The "Save the World by Praying" Association Predicted the World