Religion Belifes

Question 1

Characteristics of a church

Answer 1

Clear hierarchy
Links to the state
Support value concencus
No restriction on social life
Open membership
No demonstrations only belief
Monopoly of others

Question 2

Characteristic of a sect

Answer 2

Charismatic leader
All equal
World rejecting
Closed membership
Intolerant of others

Question 3

Denominations

Answer 3

Have a hierarchy not as strict as church
Support value consensus
Conservative
Restriticon everyday morality
Social life more restricted than church
Open membership self selection
Tolerate other denominations
One amongst many
World accommodating

Question 4

Characteristic of a Cult

Answer 4

Loose structure
Emphasise opportunity
Indervidual sucess through spiritual teachings
No control over lives
Open membership sold as services
Higer class members large income marginalised positions in society
World affirming