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Zoey63294

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Which of the following set of characteristics BEST describes a new religious movement (NRM)?
 
  a. Small in size, appeal to a small proportion of the population, emphasis on withdrawal from society
  b. Small in size, formal structure, emphasis on literal interpretation of scriptures
  c. Moderate in size, formal organization, professional clergy
  d. Emphasis on religious conversion or experience, moderate in size, formal organization

Question 2

A distinction between new religious movements (NRM) and sects is that:
 
  a. a sect is usually founded by a charismatic leader whereas a NRM is not.
  b. a sect typically withdraws from society whereas a NRM works with society.
  c. a sect is an offshoot of some existing religion in society whereas a NRM develops independent of society's religious traditions.
  d. All of these are distinctions between NRMs and sects.


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reversalruiz

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

c


Zoey63294

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Gracias!

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:D TYSM

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