Sects - dynamics

Question 1

Barker - short lived

Answer 1

people are unable to keep up with the strict discipline and rules. This leads to sects being short lived as people leave

Question 2

Loss of leaders - short lived

Answer 2

A charasmatic leader is often what attracts people to join sects. Without a leader, due to death or imprisonment, the sect will collapse

Question 3

Aldridge - EVAL

Answer 3

Not all sects are short lived e.g Jehovah Witnesses was developed in 1880

Question 4

Wilson - conversionist sects

Answer 4

More likely to turn into a denomination, as these sects are less hostile to the wider world. Believe in converting people and spread their message.

Question 5

Wilson - introversionist and Advent sects

Answer 5

Will not survive denominational form

Introversionist - Salvation is only achieved through isolation, not trying to convert people.

Advent - Believe only a select group of people will be saved on doomsday. They will not survive as they do not compromise on their views