Question

According to Éemile Durkheim, religion is: Group of answer choices a) a unified system of beliefs and practices related to profane things. b) the feeling or perception of being in direct contact with the ultimate reality, such as a divine being. c) a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to worldly things. d) a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things.

Answer 1

Answer:d) a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things.

Explanation: In " elementary forms of religious life" Emile Durkheim develops what is called a sociology of religion. He defines religion as a social fact, as a unified system of beliefs and practices relative to sacred things. He studied different religions in order to find common things between them. He found rituals and beliefs as esential forms that constitute  all religions.