An established sect is a

A. religious organization that claims to include most or all of the members of a society and that is recognized as the national or official religion.
B. large organized religion that is not officially linked with the state or government.
C. generally small, secretive religious group that represents either a new religion or a major innovation of an existing faith.
D. religious group that is considered an outgrowth of a sect yet remains isolated from society.


Answer: D

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