Religious organisations Flashcards
1
Q
What is a church?
A
large closely linked to state open membership World accommodating e.g. Church of England
2
Q
What is a denomination?
A
Medium Universalist Open membership World accommodating e.g. Orthodox Judaism
3
Q
What is a sect?
A
Small Closed controlled membership Intolerant of others World reject e.g. Jehovah witnesses
4
Q
What is a cult?
A
Small
loose structure
open membership
e.g. Transcendental meditation
5
Q
What is a NRM?
A
small temporary membership led by a charismatic leader short lived e.g. Scientologist
6
Q
What is a NAM?
A
the self is the final authority
world affirming
e.g. astrology, crystals
