Religious Organisations (OCR A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Size of church organisations
Size of church organisations
Large, worldwide, millions of members
Church's claim about truth
Church's claim about truth
Claims a monopoly of the truth
Church organisational structure
Church organisational structure
Clear hierarchal structure
Social class churches mainly attract
Social class churches mainly attract
Middle class (ideologically conservative)
Social groups denominations appeal to
Social groups denominations appeal to
Poorer groups in society
Do denominations claim monopoly of truth?
Do denominations claim monopoly of truth?
No, they don't claim a monopoly of the truth
Size and nature of sects
Size and nature of sects
Small, exclusive groups
Leadership structure of sects
Leadership structure of sects
No hierarchy, led by charismatic leader
Level of commitment sects expect
Level of commitment sects expect
High level of commitment and total dedication
Social groups sects appeal to
Social groups sects appeal to
Marginalised groups (working class, ethnic minorities)
Lifespan characteristic of sects
Lifespan characteristic of sects
Short-lived
Size of cult membership
Size of cult membership
Small membership
Cult approach to success/effort
Cult approach to success/effort
Highly individualistic, success based on individual effort
Level of commitment cults expect
Level of commitment cults expect
Don't expect high commitment, people can drop out