According to Emile Durkheim,the central function of religion is
A) to explain the creation of the universe.
B) to create,reinforce,and maintain social cohesion and control.
C) to destroy shared consciousness so the individual can be subjugated by the state.
D) to melt the "social glue" of group identity for the good of the larger society.
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