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This document explains what new religious movements are, how they form, and their characteristics. It discusses the role of cultural, social, and political events in their creation, and how they use myths and narratives to gain followers.
What's inside
- Definition of new religious movements
- Role of cultural, social, and political events
- Use of myths and narratives
- Characteristics of new religious movements
- Examples of new religious movements in different countries
Who it is for: Students of Religious Studies, Sociology, Anthropology or Cultural Studies. (Undergraduate)
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Summary
New Religious Movements are groups that form new beliefs from existing religions. Students learn what these movements are and how they develop.
Definition of New Religious Movements
New Religious Movements are new beliefs that come from existing religions. They form because of cultural, social or political events. Divided groups within religions are also part of this.
Myths and narratives in NRMs
New Religious Movements create new myths and stories. These explain big life questions. They mix these with old beliefs to make them seem real.
Leadership and organisation
New Religious Movements have clear leaders. They use new ways to spread their messages. They aim to change society and politics.
NRMs in different countries
New Religious Movements are active in many countries. They are often called cults or sects in the West. They face challenges in becoming accepted as old religions.
Key terms
- New Religious Movements
- New beliefs that come from existing religions.
- Myths
- Stories that explain big life questions.
- Leadership
- The leaders of New Religious Movements.
- Organisation
- How New Religious Movements spread their messages.
- Cults
- Another name for New Religious Movements in the West.
- Sects
- Another name for New Religious Movements in the West.
Questions this document helps with
- What causes New Religious Movements to form?
- How do New Religious Movements spread their beliefs?
- How do New Religious Movements become accepted?
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