Critics of Durkheim's definition of religion argue that
A) he was an atheist and not qualified to study religion.
B) his underlying assumptions about how to approach the study of religion are wrong.
C) the combination of characteristics Durkheim attributed to religious activity can be found in many "nonreligious" activities.
D) he failed to make a clear distinction between the sacred and the profane.
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