organisations Flashcards
1
Q
churches
A
~ conservative force
characteristics:
- large + formal hierarchy e.g. Bishops
- claim a monopoly on the truth
- have connections to the government e.g. lord spiritual
- open membership
- tolerant & world accommodating
Examples:
- Church of England, Islam, Judaism
2
Q
denominations
A
- conservative
Characteristics:
- medium- sized
- open membership
- tolerant of other religions
- some hierarchy + some minor restrictions on members
~ world accommodating
Examples:
- protestants, Catholicism, Sunni Muslims, Orthodox Judaism, Calvinists
3
Q
cults
A
4
Q
sects
A
5
Q
new religious movements
A
6
Q
new age movements
A
