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Of the two types of religious organizations that have a negative relationship with society which one accepts pluralistic legitimacy ?

Correct answer: A. a cult

  • A. a cult
  • B. a sect
  • C. a church
  • D. a denomination

Explanation

Cults are loosely organised groups that generally accept religious pluralism and coexist alongside other beliefs, whereas sects usually reject the surrounding society and claim exclusive truth. Thus the cult is the negative-relationship organisation that accepts pluralistic legitimacy.

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