Which of the Following Is NOT a Problem with Defining

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a problem with defining religion?

• A) There are both sacred and secular rituals.
• B) Distinctions between supernatural and natural are not consistently made in a society, making it difficult to tell what is a religion and what isn't.
• C) Behaviors considered appropriate for religious occasions vary between cultures.
• D) Only one religion can be considered true, so all others must be classified as myth.
• E) Defining religion with reference to supernatural powers makes it difficult to classify ritual-like behavior in secular contexts.

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