Asked by DELANEY BOLAND on Jul 27, 2024
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Peter Vasilevich Verigin emigrated from Russia to Canada in 1902, joining his religious community of Russian Doukhobors in Saskatchewan. He re-assumed leadership at that time and led 6000 Doukhobors west to British Columbia in 1908. What type of organization was Verigin the leader of?
A) a sect
B) a cult
C) an ecclesia
D) a church
Doukhobors
A Christian sect originating from Russia, known for their pacifist beliefs and communal living practices.
Ecclesia
An organized, often state-supported religion or church that claims a majority of the population as its members or adherents.
- Identify the distinctions between different religious entities including sects, churches, denominations, and ecclesia.
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Braianna MartinezAug 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Verigin was the leader of a sect, which is a subgroup of a larger religious tradition. The Doukhobors were a sect that broke away from the Russian Orthodox Church, seeking religious freedom and autonomy.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the distinctions between different religious entities including sects, churches, denominations, and ecclesia.
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