Sec. 3 Religious Organization and Religiosity

4 Types of Religious OrganizationsChurchDenominationSectCult

ChurchLife-encompassing religious organization to which all members of a society belong.To be a member of this society, you have to be a part of the church.

DenominationOne of several religious organizations that most members of society accept as legitimate.Voluntary membershipCompetition for members is acceptable

SectA religious organization that arises out of a desire to reform an existing religious organization.Pilgrims separated from the Church of EnglandRLDS Reorganized Church of Latter-Day Saints

CultA religious organization whose characteristics are not drawn from existing religious traditions within a society.Church of Scientology

ReligiosityWays in which people express their religious interests and convictions5 ways people display religiosity

5 waysBelief what a person considers to be trueRitual religious practice members are expected to perform.Intellectual Dimension knowledge of holy or sacred scripture. Knowledgeable about their faith.Experience certain feelings attached to religious expression.Consequences decisions and commitments people make as a result of religious beliefs, rituals, knowledge, or experiences.