Asked by Elena Cornejo on Jun 08, 2024

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Durkheim,in his discussion of religion,separated the world into

A) the profane and the sacred.
B) secular and religious.
C) beliefs and facts.
D) evidence and unsubstantiated convictions.

Profane

Elements of the everyday world that do not inspire or motivate.

Sacred

Describing something regarded with immense respect or worshipful veneration, often associated with religious or spiritual significance.

  • Identify the concepts of sacred and profane as proposed by Durkheim.
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Carolyn MarieJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Durkheim believed that religion divided the world into the profane, which is the ordinary, everyday world that we live in, and the sacred, which is set apart and has a special significance. He argued that religion provides a sense of community and shared values by taking everyday objects or practices and making them sacred through collective rituals and beliefs.