Sandrine and Rachel are sociology students who must attend a religious service for their class assignment. The two attend a church service where communion is served. Sandrine is a Catholic so the wine and wafer that are served inspire her reverence. Rachel is Jewish so the wine and wafer seems to be just another aspect of everyday life. The wine and wafer are _________ to Sandrine and _________ to Rachel.

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Sandrine, being a Catholic, views communion as a sacred ritual, while Rachel, being Jewish, does not view it as sacred because it is not a part of her religious practice. Therefore, the wine and wafer are sacred to Sandrine and profane to Rachel.

Sandrine and Rachel Are Sociology Students Who Must Attend a Religious