French sociologist émile durkheim insists in his definition of religion on

a. the unification brought about by "beliefs and practices," culminating in a "moral community called a church"

b. the harm brought about by religion, the "opium" of the people

c. an emphasis of its effects on the individual's psyche

d. the notion of "transcendence" as its essential aspect

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Dereon Ingram

Social Studies

5 December, 23:53

French sociologist émile durkheim insists in his definition of religion on

a. the unification brought about by "beliefs and practices," culminating in a "moral community called a church"

b. the harm brought about by religion, the "opium" of the people

c. an emphasis of its effects on the individual's psyche

d. the notion of "transcendence" as its essential aspect

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Reuben Willis · Answer 1

The correct answer is: a. The unification brought about by "beliefs and practices", culminating in a "moral community called church", The concept of church is added to the concept of the sacred and to the system of beliefs due to differentiate religion from magic.