A religious group found two items in a basement. One was a book of "rules to live by," which they put in their prayer room and read from at meetings. The other item was a picture of a past member, which they threw out. According to Durkheim, how did they categorize the picture?
A) antiquated
B) sacred
C) profane
D) outdated

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According to Durkheim, objects or concepts that are considered ordinary, mundane, or without spiritual significance are categorized as profane. The religious group's decision to throw out the picture indicates they viewed it as lacking in sacred value, thus categorizing it as profane.

A Religious Group Found Two Items in a Basement