Is there one??
2006-06-20 04:06:26 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
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2006-06-20 04:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by karkondrite 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A sect is a: A subdivision of a larger religious group
whereas a Religion is: A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
2006-06-20 11:11:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anna_Riks 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Religion - 1.
1. Belief in and reverence for a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and governor of the universe.
2. A personal or institutionalized system grounded in such belief and worship.
2. The life or condition of a person in a religious order.
3. A set of beliefs, values, and practices based on the teachings of a spiritual leader.
4. A cause, principle, or activity pursued with zeal or conscientious devotion.
Sect -1 A group of people forming a distinct unit within a larger group by virtue of certain refinements or distinctions of belief or practice.
2 A religious body, especially one that has separated from a larger denomination.
2006-06-20 11:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by Je Suis Le Roi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sect is an autonomous group within an overall religion with a distinctive set of beliefs.
2006-06-20 11:15:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sect is a very specific division of a religion. Protestant, Lutheran, Baptist, etc. are all sects of Christianity.
2006-06-20 11:10:54 · answer #5 · answered by kaplah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
religion is the belief in and worship of a controlling power,
especially God or gods.
-a particular system of faith and worship.
- a pursuit or interest followed with devotion.
sect is a religious group or faction regarded as heretical or as deviating from orthodox tradition.
2006-06-20 11:32:21 · answer #6 · answered by HeavyRain 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/sect
http://education.yahoo.com/reference/dictionary/entry/religion
I hope that helps.
2006-06-20 11:10:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋