RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDY NOTES For CXC

Section 1
Definition of: I) Religion Religion according to W.P .Purkisier in Exploring Our Christian Faith is the attempt to relate human life to that which is conceived as being divine or worthy of mans highest devotion. Also as mans search for god. II) Denomination A recognized autonomous branch of the Christian church A group or branch of any religion. III) Sect A group of people with different beliefs from those of a larger group to which they belong. A religious group or faction regarded as heretical or as deviating from orthodox tradition.

Usesd in a derogatory sense.A group that has separated from an established church, a non-conformist Church (IV) Cult