A religious organization that forms by breaking away from an established church,relies on people joining rather than being born into the group,and generally rejects or tries to change the surrounding society would be termed a:

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A sect is a religious organization that forms by breaking away from an established church or denomination and generally rejects or tries to change the surrounding society. Sects often rely on people joining the group rather than being born into it. The term "cult" has negative connotations and implies extreme or dangerous beliefs or practices, so it is incorrect to use it to describe all sects.

A Religious Organization That Forms by Breaking Away from an Established