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. Only one religion can be considered true, so all others must be classified as myth.
C. There are both sacred and secular rituals.
D. Behaviors considered appropriate for religious occasions vary between cultures.
E. 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.
Answer: B
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