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Sect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The historical usage of the term sect in Christendom has had pejorative connotations, referring to a group or movement with heretical beliefs or practices that deviate from those of groups considere...
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Subway Sect - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Subway Sect were one of the original British punk bands, whose posthumous reputation suffered due to their comparatively small output. The core of the band was singer/songwriter, Vic Godard, plus ass...
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Definitions of words: Cults, Sects and Denominations ... and if you do not care one way or another about it, it is a sect; but if you fear and hate it, it is a cult." Leo Pfeffer. A humorous quotation, but one that is uncomfortably close to reality.
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Definition of sect from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary with audio pronunciations, thesaurus, Word of the Day, and word games. ... Learn more about "sect" and related topics at Britannica.com...
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Definition of -sect from Webster's New World College Dictionary. Meaning of -sect. Pronunciation of -sect. Definition of the word -sect. Origin of the word -sect. ... Dictionary Home » Webster's New World College Dictionary » -sect...
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Definition of sect in the Online Dictionary. Meaning of sect. Pronunciation of sect. Translations of sect. sect synonyms, sect antonyms. Information about sect in the free online English dictionary and encyclopedia. ... 1 concerned with, especially the narrow interests of, a sect or sects sectarian loyalties.
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The term 'sect' is as ambiguous as the term 'cult.' (Note that many European countries use the term 'sect' instead of - or interchangably with - 'cult.' Some media outlets also make that substitution.). The term comes from the Late Latin secta, which means an "organized church body." That in turn is rooted in the...
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Some sects ("Jehovah's Witnesses" and "The Way") believe that the Bible alone is inspired, but claim to have the uniquely correct interpretation and/or translation of the Bible. This interpretation becomes in practice the final authority of the sect.
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