Jezebel thinks that religions are typified by their tendency to treat some objects as supernatural, mystical, and awe-inspiring and others as just part of everyday life. The supernatural objects are then treated with ritual and veneration. Her view most closely resembles that of:

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Jezebel's view that religions treat some objects as supernatural and others as part of everyday life closely aligns with Durkheim's distinction between the sacred and the profane. Durkheim argued that religions create a sense of collective effervescence by distinguishing certain objects and actions as sacred and requiring ritual and veneration, while classifying others as profane and mundane. Therefore, the most appropriate choice is A) Émile Durkheim.

Jezebel Thinks That Religions Are Typified by Their Tendency to Treat