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After studying the indigenous peoples of Australia, ________ concluded that any form of religion is united in its definition of what is considered to be ________ and ________.

A) Talcott Parsons; manifest functions; latent functions
B) Émile Durkheim; sacred; profane
C) Karl Max; manifest functions; latent functions
D) Robert Merton; sacred; profane

Sacred

Considered holy or deserving veneration, often associated with divinity, religious practices, or objects imbued with spiritual significance.

Profane

Anything regarded as not sacred or religious; everyday, mundane objects or activities without spiritual significance.

Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous peoples are ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, possessing distinct cultures, languages, and traditions, often connected to the land of their ancestors.

  • Acknowledge the influence of religious beliefs on societal structures and individual behaviors.
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