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Section 6

Religious Organizations

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Cult

Cult refers to a religious movement or group whose beliefs or practices are considered abnormal or bizarre.

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Sect

A sect is a group with distinctive religious, political, or philosophical beliefs.

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The Christian Church

The Christian Church is the assembly of followers of Jesus Christ; in Christianity, a church is the building where its members meet.

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The Ecclesia

Ecclesias are different from churches because they typically must compete with other religious voices in a community.

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Religious Denominations

A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity.

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