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New religious movements seem to sprout up especially during times of
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rapid social change
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Apocalyptic expectations of major changes in the world are part of the belief systems of many religions including Hinduism, Zoroastrianism, Judaism, Christianity, and
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Islam
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Jehovah's Witnesses believe which Christian doctrine to be false?
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resurrection of the soul
the Trinity
eternal torment of the wicked
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Worship within the movement known in the United States as Spiritualism focuses on
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transmissions of messages from deceased relatives through a medium
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Sun Myung Moon, leader of the Unification Movement, developed the "Unification Principle," which states that God created the universe to show love. According to the Unification Movement, ________ is/are the primary nurture(s) of love.
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the family
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The Radhasoami movement came out of the _______ religion in India.
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Sikh
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The Findhorn Community in Scotland is an example of a religious movement called
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New Age spirituality
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The Baha'i faith began in
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Persia
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Characteristics of the Baha'i faith include
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belief that their prophet Baha'u'llah is the fulfillment of all prophecies.
belief in one universal god.
followers from many different racial and ethnic groups.
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The nine doors and central dome of the Baha'i House of Worship symbolize
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the diversity and oneness of humanity
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Each local group within the Baha'i administrative order elects nine or more people to a local Spiritual Assembly. One policy that makes these elections unusual is that fact that
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no campaigning or nominations are allowed
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Islam's major objection to Baha'i is based on the Baha’i belief in
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Baha'u'llah as the final prophet rather than Muhammad
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New religious groups might encounter opposition from
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governments.
established religions.
family members of those who join.
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This doomsday cult was accused of a poison gas attack on a Tokyo subway.
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Aum Shinrikyo
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Which of these factors are not considered important in determining whether a religious movement will last?
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Political power or wealth that provides the religion influence in secular society.
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