What is the fastest growing religion in the world?
a. Roman Catholicism
b. Judaism
c. Islam
d. Buddhism
Question 2Which 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 3A 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.
Question 4The sociological term for religious organizations that are not connected to any of the mainstream religious traditions is:
a. new religious movement.
b. sect.
c. ecclesia.
d. denomination.
Question 5Sects have _________ organization; churches have __________ organization.
a. informal; bureaucratic
b. informal; informal
c. bureaucratic; bureaucratic
d. bureaucratic; informal
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