A distinction between new religious movements (NRM) and sects is that:
a. a sect is usually founded by a charismatic leader whereas a NRM is not.
b. a sect typically withdraws from society whereas a NRM works with society.
c. a sect is an offshoot of some existing religion in society whereas a NRM develops independent of society's religious traditions.
d. All of these are distinctions between NRMs and sects.
c
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