Certainly, religion is complicated. To simplify it, Rodney Stark, a professor of sociology at the University of Washington, used this analogy in a recent New York Times interview. I'm sure we drink more soda pop because there are 20 companies out there, rather than just Coke. Using a comparison to a common product like soda demystifies the subject of religious pluralism. When using statistics or numbers to illustrate a point, make sure they clarify, not confuse.
Numbers take on meaning and relevance by supplying a reference point everyone can relate to.
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