The Level of Tension with the Larger Society That Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

The level of tension with the larger society that is experienced by a particular sect is determined by

• A)the level of antagonism that the sect feels for society.
• B)the size of the sect.
• C)the level of organization that exists within the sect.
• D)whether the sect has broken away from a Christian or non-Christian church.
• E)the number of societies within which the sect maintains a presence.

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