A religious organization that has splintered off from an established church in an effort to restore perceived true beliefs and practices is referred to as a(n) ______.

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A sect is a religious group that has broken away from a larger established church or religious organization in order to restore perceived true beliefs and practices that they feel have been lost or corrupted. A denomination refers to a branch or subgroup within a religion that shares common beliefs and practices, but still recognizes the authority of the larger organization. A cult typically refers to a small, new religious group with unorthodox and often extreme beliefs and practices, and may exhibit harmful or manipulative behaviors towards its members. An ecclesia refers to a dominant religious group that has a strong influence over society and often has privileged status within the political system.

A Religious Organization That Has Splintered Off from an Established