Praxis II: Sociology Exam Prep

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One of the main sociological concepts discussed when looking at religion is the stratification of the sacred and the profane. In which category would you find the behaviors and person that are capable of being totally understood and even changed?
  1. Sacred
  2. Profane
Explanation
Answer - B - The behaviors and persons that are capable of being totally understood and even changed would be found in the profane category.

Key Takeaway: The concepts of the sacred and the profane are often discussed when looking at religion. The sacred sphere refers to ideas, people, experiences, and beliefs that have been determined to be sacred-meaning holy, mystical, and inherently unchangeable. Anything that can be understood or comprehended and even changed to some extent would fall into the category of being profane.
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