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How do you understand the phenomena of the mushrooming of sects and cults in contemporary society? Discuss the factors responsible for the trend.

  • UPSC 2024
  • Religion and Society

Classical secularisation theory expected religion to fade with modernity. Instead, contemporary societies show a proliferation of small religious groups. Sects break away from an established tradition, while cults bring in new or imported beliefs. The trend reflects fragmentation of religious authority rather than simple decline or revival.

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