Which of the following is a paradox about religion discussed in your text?
A) Religions that are more demanding of their followers grow faster than less strict religions, but as a religion grows larger, it tends to become less strict.
B) Religions that are more demanding grow very slowly, yet their members are more strongly attached to the religion, so they are a more powerful social force.
C) Religions that are less demanding grow quickly, but their members are less committed, so they are not a powerful social force.
D) Religions that are less demanding grow very slowly, but because their membership changes quite quickly, it seems as if they have many followers.

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The paradox discussed in the text is that religions that are more demanding of their followers tend to grow faster than less strict religions, but as a religion grows larger, it tends to become less strict. This creates a paradox because the very thing that may have initially attracted followers to the religion (its strictness) may eventually be watered down as the religion grows and seeks to accommodate a wider range of belief systems and cultural practices.

Which of the Following Is a Paradox About Religion Discussed