In many countries now, "over the replacement rate" or "under the replacement rate" is indeed a binary that closely tracks with religious observance. I would rather not out where I am, but here a couple having even a second child will cause some observers to at least ask if the family is part of a sect.

Okay, _a_ religious retort. I feel like you focused on a nit instead of addressing my point?

I wasn’t addressing your point, correct. Just helping you be more accurate.