Weber’s writings on religion differ from those of Durkheim in that they concentrate on the connection between religion and social change, something to which Durkheim gave little attention. While Durkheim was interested in the generic notion of religion (specifically the classification of the sacred and profane), Weber was concerned with the historical and comparative importance of religions. Durkheim’s functionalist analysis contends that religion represents the collective life of a society. Moreover, Durkheim’s most famous argument is that god represents society. For Durkheim, looking beyond behavioural norms, religion confers legitimacy on the political system. On the other hand, Weber showed that Protestant values directly influenced the rise of capitalism and helped create the modern world order. The correct answer is D.