Site MapHelpFeedbackOpinion Poll
Opinion Poll
(See related pages)



Émile Durkheim argued that religions make a distinction between sacred, or transcendent, and profane, or ordinary, objects and events. When the members of a religion have faith in the sacred, they are better able to accept events that are beyond human understanding. Is the distinction between sacred and profane an important one for you? Answer these questions, and then see how other students using Reel Society and participating in this poll answered them.

1

Do you accept that some objects or events are sacred?
A)yes
B)no
2

In the context of your religion, are certain foods considered to be sacred?
A)yes
B)no
C)I am not a religious person.
3

In the context of your religion, are religious statues considered to be sacred?
A)yes
B)no
C)I am not a religious person.
4

In the context of your religion, are certain animals considered to be sacred?
A)yes
B)no
C)I am not a religious person.
5

Does believing in the sacred allow you to accept events that you cannot understand?
A)yes
B)no
C)I am not a religious person.





To learn more about the book this website supports, please visit its Information Center.
(c)2005 McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Any use is subject to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
McGraw-Hill Higher Education is one of the many fine businesses of The McGraw-Hill Companies.


Reel Society 2.0 WebsiteOnline Learning Center with Powerweb

Home > Sacred and Profane > Opinion Poll