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moongchi

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Following Emile Durkheim, we would define as profane things we understand ________
 
  a. in terms of the past.
  b. as set apart as forbidden.
  c. in terms of ultimate meanings.
  d. in terms of their everyday usefulness.

Question 2

Religion is a social institution that is best defined as involving ________
 
  a. beliefs and practices concerning what is sacred.
  b. ideas about good and evil.
  c. a series of beliefs about creation.
  d. norms about how to live.



mcarey591

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: d

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a



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