Cult or Sect
:
Negative sentiments are typically implied when the concepts "cult" and "sect" are
employed in popular discourse. Since the Religious Movements Homepage seeks to promote
religious tolerance and appreciation of the positive benefits of pluralism and religious
diversity in human cultures, we encourage the use of alternative concepts that do not
carry implicit negative stereotypes. For a more detailed discussion of both scholarly
and popular usage of the concepts "cult" and "sect," please visit our
Conceptualizing
"Cult" and "Sect"
page, where you will find additional links to related issues.
