Durkheim noted two distinct areas within religions: Sacred and Profane objects. Sacred objects, rituals and people are regarded as having special significance and will be treated with awe and respect. For example; the ‘Shroud of Torin’ would be a sacred object, which is treated with respect and pilgrimages to this object are ways of strengthening religious beliefs. However, it must be noted that these objects may not be intrinsically special but rather special meaning is attached to the object by the social group. Profane objects, activities and people are ordinary and every day with no special meaning attached to these objects. For example; even though the bible is a sacred text it is a profane object which individuals use to strengthen belief systems.