SAGE News Clips: Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual AdorationDescription: Since 1978, the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in La Crosse, Wisconsin, have been praying nonstop, day and night, for the sick, troubled, and stressed out. Prayer requests are received from all over the world by phone, fax, and now the Internet. At least two people pray together at all times, but with dwindling numbers the nuns have asked for community volunteers like Donna Brenden to help pray in one-hour shifts.Click on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 254, and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test, and answer the following questions:In Elementary Forms of Religious Life, sociologist ______ distinguishes between
the profane and the sacred.
A. Auguste Comte
B. Émile Durkheim
C. Karl Marx
D. Max Weber
Answer: B
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