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A2 Sociology (Religious Organisations) Flashcards on Sect, created by Izzy Collinson on 21/06/2016.
Izzy Collinson
Flashcards by Izzy Collinson, updated more than 1 year ago
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Sect Membership earned by personal merit clear distinction between members and non-members exclude the 'unworthy'
Sect Organisation lack of professional clergy complex, small hierarchy charismatic leader
Sect Worship little ritual spontaneous shouting
Sect and Sense of Legitimacy claims monopoly of truth not tolerant to others
Sect and Relationship to Wider Society reject society's N&Vs distance themselves very little contact except to convert
Sect and Involvement high levels of commitment
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