French sociologist Emile Durkheim developed the notion of a fundamental dichotomy between which of the following sets of ideas that has been used by anthropologists in examining religion?

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Emile Durkheim believed in the concept of sacred and profane in religion. According to him, every society has sacred things and beliefs that are set apart from everyday life and are treated with reverence and respect. These are in contrast with profane things that are mundane and ordinary. This dichotomy is a fundamental aspect of religious belief and practice, and it has been used by anthropologists in studying various cultures and their religious beliefs.

French Sociologist Emile Durkheim Developed the Notion of a Fundamental