Types of religious organisations

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  • Created on: 14-04-21 13:17
What has happened to sects and cults since the 1960s according to Wallis?
Increased
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Give the main characteristics of a denomination
Formal, hierarchy, minority
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World-rejecting, world-accepting and...
World-affirming
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What is a rationalised system?
Predetermined and specific
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Which typology is seen by others as deviant?
Typology 2
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Which typology see themselves as the only 'respectable' faith
Typology 1
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What do Stark and Bainbridge say about sects?
Promise other-worldly benefits e.g. heaven
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Give the main characteristics of a denomination

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Formal, hierarchy, minority

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World-rejecting, world-accepting and...

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What is a rationalised system?

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Which typology is seen by others as deviant?

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