After surviving a battle with cancer,Sharon begins to attend church each Sunday.After several months,she develops a renewed sense of who she is and what she can accomplish.How would a sociologist following Durkheim characterize this?
A) The church promotes social cohesion.
B) The church provides social control and support for the government.
C) The church has given Sharon written rules that serve as strict guides for living.
D) The church provides meaning and purpose to Sharon's life.

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According to Durkheim, religion provides individuals with a sense of meaning and purpose in their lives. Sharon's renewed sense of self and accomplishment after attending church regularly suggests that the church has provided her with such a sense of meaning and purpose. Therefore, the best choice is D, "The church provides meaning and purpose to Sharon's life."

After Surviving a Battle with Cancer,Sharon Begins to Attend Church