According to Émile Durkheim, which action is generally considered sacred?

A: Saying a prayer before eating

B: Studying before taking a test

C: Watching the news in the Internet

D: Brushing teeth in the morning

A. Saying a prayer before eating

Explanation:

According to Durkheim, Religion refers to:

"A unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things that is to say, things set apart and forbidden-beliefs and practices which unite in one simple moral community called church, all those who adhere to it."

The concepts of sacred and profane are central to Durkheim's theory of religion ... The sacred refers to things set part by man including religious beliefs, rites, duties or anything socially defined as requiring special religious treatment.

sacred, meaning things we set apart as extraordinary, inspiring awe and reverence, and profane, those routine aspects of our day-to-day existence.