What is the term describing new religious movements (NRMs) that is now seen as derogatory?
A. myth
B. ritual
C. sect
D. cult
D. cult
In recent times, “cult” has become rather derogatory, applied to groups that are deemed to be beyond commonly accepted bounds of social behavior.
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Which apocalyptic religious movement was founded by Charles Taze Russell?
a. Christian Science
b. The Unity Church
c. United Church of Religious Science
d. Jehovah's Witnesses
A __________ the quality of having a good character
a. vice b. virtue c. public good d. free-rider
Who was one of the earliest proponents of the theory of partial differential equations?
a. D’Alembert c. von Neumann b. Bentham d. de Morgan
Which statement is accurate in its description of consumer protection?
a. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has the power to order recalls, public warnings, and refunds. b. Statistics show that, in fact, safety regulations rarely succeed in increasing safety. c. Critics exaggerate the cost of safety regulations and product recalls. d. Safety regulations permit people to choose to save money by purchasing riskier (but less expensive) products