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