The above clip shows how Durkheim’s concept of the sacred is
used within the modern Neo-Drudic belief system of Paganism. Though Stonehenge was
built over 5,000 years ago and very little is known what historically happen
there or even what it was truly used for, it still captures the imaginations of
many across the world who call themselves Pagan and all know that no matter
what really took place at Stonehenge it is a holy and sacred place.
Within the classroom this clip can be used to show the
sociological importance and also the impact of the sacred on society. Durkheim’s
Sacred is displayed here as those who believe in the holiness of Stonehenge participate
in a Neo-Drudic ritual at the site. Durkheim’s Profane can also be displayed in
much the same fashion by how the participants feel about the vandalism to the
stones that has taken place over the
years and archaeological excavations happening at the site.
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