Because the terms sect and cult have negative connotations today,sociologists now prefer to call such groups:

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While churches and denominations are specific types of organized religious groups with established beliefs and practices, "new social movements" is a broader term that includes other types of collective action beyond just religious organizations. "New Age religions" is a specific type of spiritual movement, while "cult" and "sect" carry negative connotations and are not neutral or unbiased terms. "New religious movements" is a neutral and precise term preferred by sociologists to refer to a wide range of non-traditional religious groups that have emerged in modern times.

Because the Terms Sect and Cult Have Negative Connotations Today,sociologists