This chapter deals with the societal role of religiousReligious organizationsOrganization: ChurchesChurch, SectsSect and religious faith communitiesFaith community of all kinds. What are the commonalities of church groups and where are the differences? When and how are they helpful and where do they become problematic or even dangerous? Are they part of the problem or part of the solution? Where are they the bridge of the faithful to their God and what about their power? How do they gain significance for the individual member and what role do they play in society?

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Religious Organizations: From the Faith Community to the Sect to the Church

  • Werner Gross

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This chapter deals with the societal role of religiousReligious organizationsOrganization: ChurchesChurch, SectsSect and religious faith communitiesFaith community of all kinds. What are the commonalities of church groups and where are the differences? When and how are they helpful and where do they become problematic or even dangerous? Are they part of the problem or part of the solution? Where are they the bridge of the faithful to their God and what about their power? How do they gain significance for the individual member and what role do they play in society?