sect's
Splinter group's possession
Sect’s is the possessive form of sect, referring to something belonging to or associated with a specific religious or ideological group.
Historically, sects often diverge from larger traditions, emphasizing distinct doctrines or practices.
For example, a sect’s rituals might include unique fasting periods or prayer methods.
The term can also imply exclusivity or separation, as in a sect’s interpretation of scripture.
Fervent fringe group
- denominationNamed religious group
- factionGroup within group
- followersPeople who support someone
- adherentsLoyal supporters of something
believers · congregation · disciples · devotees · schism · heresy · doctrine · teachings
State of belonging
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- leadershipAbility to direct others
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
- eldersSenior community members
founding · charter · bylaws · initiation · recruitment · secrecy · exclusivity · inner circle
Accepted truths, personal
- dogmaUnchallengeable official beliefs
- tenetsFoundational beliefs of doctrine
- creedStatement of belief
- ideologyStructured belief framework
worldview · philosophy · manifesto · principles · scripture · canon · interpretation · fundamentalism
cult
Fervent fringe group
- denominationNamed religious group
- factionGroup within group
- followersPeople who support someone
adherents · believers · congregation · disciples · devotees · schism · heresy · doctrine · teachings · prophet
membership
State of belonging
- hierarchyRanked authority structure
- leadershipAbility to direct others
- councilAdvisory deliberative group
elders · founding · charter · bylaws · initiation · recruitment · secrecy · exclusivity · inner circle · structure
beliefs
Accepted truths, personal
ideology · worldview · philosophy · manifesto · principles · scripture · canon · interpretation · fundamentalism · extremism
- cross sectionExposed interior plane
- comment sectionSpace for reader responses
- rhythm sectionsBeat-keeping instrumentalists
- sectarian violenceConflict between religious factions
- private sectorEconomy outside government control
- sports sectionAthletic coverage pages
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