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.
Sect
A sect is a group with distinctive religious, political, or philosophical beliefs.
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.
The Ecclesia
Ecclesias are different from churches because they typically must compete with other religious voices in a community.
Religious Denominations
A religious denomination is a subgroup within a religion that operates under a common name, tradition, and identity.