A counter argument is necessary, in order to show one's audience that one has taken into account the opposing opinion/thesis of the argument but still sides with their opinion/thesis; it allows the writer to once again prove their thesis.
Answer:
they are most of the time, brainliest?
Explanation:
The word or phrase that best connects the ideas in the sentences in question is D, that is, your anwer would be "in contrast".
The first part of the passage shows that we should have the right to choose sodas or snacks if we want to, we should be given the right to do that. On the contrary, the second part of the passage talks about that sometimes having too many options is not a good thing and it makes us unable to make the right choice.
Is there answer choices?
Also, is sounds like a church member trying to start a company,fundraiser,or something that benefits the church.