Which of the following is true of new religious movements?
a. They take generations to develop.
b. They are loosely organized movements.
c. They are cultural in their response to the modern world.
d. They start small but can become international movements.
d. They start small but can become international movements.
Analysis:
a, b & c. Incorrect. Although there is a great deal of diversity among new religious movements, they have a number of common features.
d. Correct. New religious movements start small but can become international movements.
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