John and his girlfriend just joined the Holy People's Union, a religious organization that denounces government intervention of any kind, including the issuance of marriage licenses and baptism certificates. Such a religious organization that is at odds with the mainstream religions and society is called a[n] ________.

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A new religious movement, also known as a cult or alternative religion, is a religious organization that is at odds with mainstream religions and society. These groups often have unorthodox beliefs and practices and may reject the authority of traditional institutions, such as churches or governments. The Holy People's Union fits this description, as they denounce government intervention and do not adhere to traditional marriage or baptism practices.

John and His Girlfriend Just Joined the Holy People's Union