Despite similarities, sects and NRMs have somewhat different forces that shape their development.Which of the following is NOT supported by evidence regarding these two types of groups?

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The desire for legitimacy typically does not pull a sect toward becoming a New Religious Movement (NRM). Instead, sects and NRMs often emerge from different contexts and motivations, with NRMs frequently arising in environments where traditional religious structures are perceived as inadequate or irrelevant, rather than a sect transforming into an NRM for legitimacy. Sects usually originate from a desire to return to a "purer" form of an existing religion, rather than seeking to become a new religious movement.

Despite Similarities, Sects and NRMs Have Somewhat Different Forces That