Which of the Following Statements About the Labelling of Religious

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the labelling of religious groups is true?

• A)the anti-cult movement uses the word "cult" on the basis of the theology of certain religious groups
• B)the counter-cult movement prefaces the word "cult" with the term "destructive", focusing their attention on those religious groups that are believed to engage in mind control
• C)in an international context, the word "cult" may be applied to any religious group that a particular government disapproves of
• D)in contemporary society, the media emphasizes "new religious movements" rather than "cults"
• E)legislation now prevents the media from portraying any religious group in a negative way

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