A religious group that arose in modern times and now has sufficient size, longevity, and cultural impact to merit academic study is called a(n):
a. new religious movement (NRM).
b. indigenous religion.
c. civil religion.
d. church-sect typology.
a. new religious movement (NRM).
Analysis:
a. Correct. Religious groups that arose in modern times and now have sufficient size, longevity, and cultural impact to merit academic study are called new religious movements.
b, c & d. Incorrect. Many of today's world religions began as reforming sects within a larger religion and only later grew separate.
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