ÉMile Durkheim Stated That the Central Function of Religion Is

question 113

Multiple Choice

Émile Durkheim stated that the central function of religion is to

• A) explain the creation of the universe.
• B) create, reinforce, and maintain social cohesion and control.
• C) destroy shared consciousness so the individual can be subjugated by the state.
• D) melt the "social glue" of group identity for the good of the larger society.

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Incentive Value of Success

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