Darius is struggling to understand Durkheim's unique view of the sacred.He is trying to identify some nonreligious objects as sacred but cannot seem to think of anything as sacred except in relation to one of the world's faith traditions.He turns to his friend Stephen for help.Stephen knows that Darius is a New York Jets fanatic and has no trouble rattling off a list of objects that Darius might consider sacred.Which would Durkheim scholars also agree meets the criteria for sacredness?
A)a three-pack golf ball set with the Jet team logo
B)the latest video feed on the official Jet team site
C)a seating chart for MetLife Stadium,where the Jets play their home games
D)a Super Bowl ring from the Jets' only championship win,in 1969

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Durkheim's concept of the sacred extends beyond traditional religious objects to include items that hold significant symbolic meaning and collective importance to a group. The Super Bowl ring from the Jets' only championship win in 1969 represents a unique and revered symbol of achievement and collective identity for Jets fans, thus meeting the criteria for sacredness in Durkheim's view.

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